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prh12 · 19 January 2016, 02:41 AM

First things first, I would like to say hello to all forum members. My name is Paul and I am from the North West of England.

I have been lurking around on the forum for a few months now without posting but trying to pick up as much information as possible on both new and vintage watches. As this is my first post, I hope it is in the right place.

I have just become a 2016 pledge member (PayPal Ref:2NA08279J5883460X) as I don't believe in getting anything for nothing which brings me to a subject that I would like the members opinion/thoughts/help with good or bad.

I have just made my first vintage Rolex purchase. The watch has been sold by Dual Time Srl based in Rome, Italy, and I used Chrono 24's Trusted Checkout service to acquire a 1971 Day Date 1803 in white gold with I'm told, the original box & papers.

There is a stamp on the rear of the guarantee by Remont Joyeros a Rolex dealer who I think are based in Argentina which shows a purchase date of March 1972. The serial number is 27***** which from my research puts it round about 1971/2. I don't think it has the punched guarantee (I assume there should be one) or the instruction manual.

I wondered what forum members think about it based on the attached pictures. Any history or other information on 1803 would be greatly appreciated especially as to what paperwork/manuals would have been included when the watch was new.

Thanking you in advance for any information given

skprd13 · 19 January 2016, 10:36 AM

Welcome to the site! Yes this is a great site for knowledge and help from all. Looks awesome to me your watch. I have no idea about the warranty I am sure someone will answer your question. Wear her in good health she is a beauty!
Aloha from Kauai!
Tom

Etschell · 19 January 2016, 11:07 AM

That is a great example of an 1803. Congrats.

crowncollection · 19 January 2016, 08:38 PM

Very nice piece

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prh12 · 20 January 2016, 08:04 PM

thanks again to those who have replied.

the watch has been shipped and should be delivered this morning.

I'll post a photo of me wearing it in due course😃

dysondiver · 20 January 2016, 08:07 PM

welcome to the forum , great looking watch

Mike Wood · 20 January 2016, 09:00 PM

Looks a sweet watch, Paul! Nice pick-up.

MW

(also off of north-west England!)

HL65 · 20 January 2016, 09:01 PM

Welcome to TRF and great find!

PVR · 20 January 2016, 10:29 PM

I don't know what you paid but, I wouldn't call this a proper full set or even a legitimate box and papers watch. Head only WG 1803's are selling for about $6000, full sets much more. If you paid more than 6k I would say you overpaid but, the watch is legit and the dial is also lovely. Proper box I believe would be the red president box with white outer box.

prh12 · 22 January 2016, 06:03 AM

Thanks for the replies and for your information PVR.

Just wondered has anyone got any pictures a true 'full set' 1803 from 1971/72 or seen one for sale?

omitohud · 22 January 2016, 06:39 PM

That's a very nice WG 1803, very strong case n gorgeous dial.

I blame it on the autoconnect.

wildaxlrose · 23 January 2016, 07:44 PM

Nice find

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mineral · 29 January 2016, 11:35 AM

Nice white gold DD 1803. Congrats

19 January 2016, 11:07 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	That is a great example of an 1803. Congrats. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

19 January 2016, 08:38 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Very nice piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

20 January 2016, 09:01 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Welcome to TRF and great find! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 January 2016, 10:36 AM	#2
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Welcome to the site! Yes this is a great site for knowledge and help from all. Looks awesome to me your watch. I have no idea about the warranty I am sure someone will answer your question. Wear her in good health she is a beauty! Aloha from Kauai! Tom

20 January 2016, 08:04 PM	#5
prh12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: England Posts: 43	thanks again to those who have replied. the watch has been shipped and should be delivered this morning. I'll post a photo of me wearing it in due course😃

20 January 2016, 08:07 PM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	welcome to the forum , great looking watch

20 January 2016, 09:00 PM	#7
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Looks a sweet watch, Paul! Nice pick-up. MW (also off of north-west England!)

20 January 2016, 10:29 PM	#9
PVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Darien, CT Posts: 332	I don't know what you paid but, I wouldn't call this a proper full set or even a legitimate box and papers watch. Head only WG 1803's are selling for about $6000, full sets much more. If you paid more than 6k I would say you overpaid but, the watch is legit and the dial is also lovely. Proper box I believe would be the red president box with white outer box.

22 January 2016, 06:03 AM	#10
prh12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: England Posts: 43	Thanks for the replies and for your information PVR. Just wondered has anyone got any pictures a true 'full set' 1803 from 1971/72 or seen one for sale?

22 January 2016, 06:39 PM	#11
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	That's a very nice WG 1803, very strong case n gorgeous dial. I blame it on the autoconnect.

23 January 2016, 07:44 PM	#12
wildaxlrose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: malaysia Posts: 124	Nice find Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 January 2016, 11:35 AM	#13
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Nice white gold DD 1803. Congrats

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