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qwiklap · 9 March 2012, 01:22 AM

I have been looking for a good -- affordable -- birth year watch for me (1972 -- forty years this year).

I saw this 1803 on another forum Linky....

I have asked the seller for his references (and he seems to be a prolific seller on several forums, and has online references). I have also asked for photos of the caseback (both sides) and the movement.

But I wanted to get thoughts here. How big of a deal is it that the dial is original but has aftermarket diamonds added? The price seems fair.

Thanks!

slcbbrown · 9 March 2012, 01:51 AM

If everything is "as described", I wouldn't worry much about the modified dial. You can always replace the dial for not too much money. If you didn't want diamonds, you can always find another DD to buy. I'm not a fan of diamonds on a guy's watch, but IMO, diamonds on a Rolex dial are pretty understated. I also find the diamond markers to be a very functional hour marker.

powerfunk · 9 March 2012, 04:55 AM

Price is certainly not unreasonable. Aftermarket diamonds aren't for everyone, and thus reselling it someday would probably be a tad harder than a DD with nothing aftermarket, but if it doesn't bother you, go for it! As Steve mentioned, you can always get a dial of your choice -- assuming you service it soon after you get it anyway, you can have your local watchmaker put it in at the same time.

Paladin · 9 March 2012, 05:21 AM

Price seems appropriate. I a not however, a fan of diamonds on the dial and as said above, will makes the watch a tad harder to sell.

There are a lot of older solid gold day date's and slid gold date musts out there on straps, their braclets stretched out long ago, for you to consider. It's always best not to jump at the first opportunity a search generates...IMHO.

Cheers!

Kingair · 9 March 2012, 05:43 AM

I am not a 'Diamond' guy but she looks ok !
Price is really low.
I bought a Day Date 1810 some weeks ago.
No box, no papers, no nothing but for sale at 'know' seller.
And I was never, ever going to buy a gold watch . . .
I love it.
Good 'hunt'

azguy · 9 March 2012, 06:54 AM

It's a nice looking watch if that is your style, is it on a buckle or clasp

qwiklap · 9 March 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

It's a nice looking watch if that is your style, is it on a buckle or clasp

It says -- and looks like -- authentic Rolex buckle.

I like the idea of a DD in 1972 basically looking like the current one.

I would love to find one with an intact bracelet -- but I won't at the price point I am looking for one at.

I don't love the diamonds -- but they are pretty muted and it doesn't kill the deal for me.

SPARTAN2161 · 9 March 2012, 07:29 AM

I would offer $3400. No higher if you wanted to change the dial. They can be had for that price.

slcbbrown · 9 March 2012, 11:33 AM

For DD's sans bracelets, I think the prices regularly run from $3,500-$4,500. Nothing wrong with the listed price, IMO. Great looking watch.

qwiklap · 9 March 2012, 11:59 AM

It's on hold, pending funds - I'll keep looking. Thanks guys.

Kingair · 9 March 2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I am not a 'Diamond' guy but she looks ok !
Price is really low.
I bought a Day Date 1810 some weeks ago.
No box, no papers, no nothing but for sale at 'know' seller.
And I was never, ever going to buy a gold watch . . .
I love it.
Good 'hunt'

Here is a pic of mine
I am not a Diamond guy but your looks great !
I like the vintage Day Dates !

jdc · 9 March 2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Here is a pic of mine
I am not a Diamond guy but your looks great !
I like the vintage Day Dates !

That's what you should be aiming for, fantastic looking watch one of the best I've seen on the forum for ages

qwiklap · 9 March 2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

That's what you should be aiming for, fantastic looking watch one of the best I've seen on the forum for ages

Agreed -- would love something like that.

RLXSTR · 9 March 2012, 10:48 PM

Good Looking Day Date. I wouldn't worry about the 'added' diamonds to the original face. This was a common practice back in the day of the Non-Quicksets. I see them all the time. If they were added poorly then I would consider looking for a period correct dial. The nice thing about the older Day Dates, you can always change the dial ... and they look very classy on leather!

9 March 2012, 01:22 AM	#1
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	Vintage NOOB ... looking at this 1972ish 18K 1803 ... expert thoughts? I have been looking for a good -- affordable -- birth year watch for me (1972 -- forty years this year). I saw this 1803 on another forum Linky.... I have asked the seller for his references (and he seems to be a prolific seller on several forums, and has online references). I have also asked for photos of the caseback (both sides) and the movement. But I wanted to get thoughts here. How big of a deal is it that the dial is original but has aftermarket diamonds added? The price seems fair. Thanks! __________________ Rolex Sub LV "The Hulk" Rolex Exp II Black (42mm) Rolex GMT Master II (Pepsi and Coke) Omega Planet Ocean XL (Orange Bezel on Black Rubber) Prometheus Jellyfish (Blue) & G-Shock Wave Ceptor (<-- most accurate of the bunch)

9 March 2012, 05:21 AM	#4
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Price seems appropriate. I a not however, a fan of diamonds on the dial and as said above, will makes the watch a tad harder to sell. There are a lot of older solid gold day date's and slid gold date musts out there on straps, their braclets stretched out long ago, for you to consider. It's always best not to jump at the first opportunity a search generates...IMHO. Cheers! __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

9 March 2012, 11:59 AM	#10
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	It's on hold, pending funds - I'll keep looking. Thanks guys. __________________ Rolex Sub LV "The Hulk" Rolex Exp II Black (42mm) Rolex GMT Master II (Pepsi and Coke) Omega Planet Ocean XL (Orange Bezel on Black Rubber) Prometheus Jellyfish (Blue) & G-Shock Wave Ceptor (<-- most accurate of the bunch)

9 March 2012, 10:48 PM	#14
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Good Looking Day Date. I wouldn't worry about the 'added' diamonds to the original face. This was a common practice back in the day of the Non-Quicksets. I see them all the time. If they were added poorly then I would consider looking for a period correct dial. The nice thing about the older Day Dates, you can always change the dial ... and they look very classy on leather! __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

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9 March 2012, 01:51 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If everything is "as described", I wouldn't worry much about the modified dial. You can always replace the dial for not too much money. If you didn't want diamonds, you can always find another DD to buy. I'm not a fan of diamonds on a guy's watch, but IMO, diamonds on a Rolex dial are pretty understated. I also find the diamond markers to be a very functional hour marker.

9 March 2012, 04:55 AM	#3
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Price is certainly not unreasonable. Aftermarket diamonds aren't for everyone, and thus reselling it someday would probably be a tad harder than a DD with nothing aftermarket, but if it doesn't bother you, go for it! As Steve mentioned, you can always get a dial of your choice -- assuming you service it soon after you get it anyway, you can have your local watchmaker put it in at the same time.

9 March 2012, 05:43 AM	#5
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I am not a 'Diamond' guy but she looks ok ! Price is really low. I bought a Day Date 1810 some weeks ago. No box, no papers, no nothing but for sale at 'know' seller. And I was never, ever going to buy a gold watch . . . I love it. Good 'hunt'

9 March 2012, 06:54 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It's a nice looking watch if that is your style, is it on a buckle or clasp

9 March 2012, 07:29 AM	#8
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I would offer $3400. No higher if you wanted to change the dial. They can be had for that price.

9 March 2012, 11:33 AM	#9
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	For DD's sans bracelets, I think the prices regularly run from $3,500-$4,500. Nothing wrong with the listed price, IMO. Great looking watch.

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