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Old 18 November 2013, 06:16 AM   #1
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Hello, I am a new member and looking for my first Rolex. I am excited and interested in a Day Date 1803 Circa 1958. Any opinions on this watch is appreciated. My question is the days are in Spanish. Can this be changed to english? Thank you
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Old 18 November 2013, 06:35 AM   #2
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Welcome! Date wheel can be changed, better to ask in the vintage section.
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Old 18 November 2013, 06:35 AM   #3
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Can't comment on the 1803 but am pretty sure there's a good chance the date wheel can be changed to English days.

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Old 18 November 2013, 06:37 AM   #4
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:03 AM   #5
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Welcome! I would recommend to search for the exact watch you want, changing the day wheel, while an easy task, will have a cost, plus sourcing an English vintage day wheel will only add to that cost. Unless the 1803 is under priced, I would keep looking. There should be quite a few 1803's readily available. If nothing else, source the price of a new English day wheel.
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:06 AM   #6
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:21 AM   #7
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:22 AM   #8
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:23 AM   #9
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Old 18 November 2013, 08:37 AM   #10
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Welcome to TRF and yes you can source another date wheel although I would want one prior to buying watch. The best option is always to buy the watch you want as is...less hassle.
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Old 18 November 2013, 09:18 AM   #11
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Old 18 November 2013, 09:36 AM   #12
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Old 18 November 2013, 09:49 AM   #13
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Old 18 November 2013, 09:54 AM   #14
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Old 18 November 2013, 10:08 AM   #15
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Old 18 November 2013, 11:56 AM   #20
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Old 18 November 2013, 03:48 PM   #21
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Old 18 November 2013, 03:59 PM   #22
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Welcome. Maybe Jocke could get you one in swenglish. That would be interesting.
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Old 14 December 2013, 06:56 AM   #24
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Old 14 December 2013, 09:38 AM   #26
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1803 will be a great choice.

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