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16 June 2019, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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Day-Date 36mm 1803
Would you wear the Day-Date 1803 ? Has it become too dated ? They’re going for a really decent price pre owned , or would you save for a more modern reference ? This white dial with roman numerals I think is a great looking watch . How about the 18038 ? Green dial is a beauty .
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16 June 2019, 02:33 PM | #2 |
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If it comes with a good price and good condition, I will get it....its look and appearance exactly the same as the newer 18238 model....
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16 June 2019, 02:42 PM | #3 |
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I'd personally wear it as a formal piece, but I have smallish 6.75" wrists. I wouldn't wear it as a day-to-day watch at that size.
But that's just me, and just a size concern. If you're happy with the size on your wrist, then go for it. It's not like the modern version looks meaningfully different. |
17 June 2019, 12:37 AM | #4 |
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Going to view a 1803 white dial today , £7k not a bad price looks in good condition I’ll see how it goes
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17 June 2019, 01:16 AM | #5 |
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I have owned one and sold it. I didn’t have a problem with the looks or size, but the non quickest was a real pain.
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17 June 2019, 01:24 AM | #6 |
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Wouldn't be able to do it. Lack of quick set is a non starter for me. 36mm is the classic DD size but I think 40mm is much better on the wrist.
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17 June 2019, 01:28 AM | #7 |
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How has the 1803 become dated? Are you referring to the lack of quick date and day changing? I inherited one, and I think it looks as good as a modern watch (I had mine serviced after I received it, and it still shines brightly). It represents the best of its time period.
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17 June 2019, 01:37 AM | #8 |
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for the 18038, as long as its on bracelet and the bracelet is in good condition and a good deal i would, otherwise i'd prefer a 18238 if going vintage. not sure if i'd go with a 1803 though
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17 June 2019, 02:53 AM | #9 |
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If your only concern is the 1803 looking dated, I think that is a complete non-issue. 99.6% of the world will never see any difference between an 1803 and a current 36mm DD. There is a reason the 180x is considered the classic DD model, and I wear my 180x models regularly (7.25 inch wrist).
To me, Rolex creating the 40mm actually helped the 36mm - Now the 36mm looks just a skosh understated by comparison, occupying a perfect middle ground between subtlety and Rolex flash. (Also worth noting that, even if you don’t want to wear it daily nor solve it with a winder, the 180x’s non-quickset is only half the issue you may think. It does not require advancing it 24 hours for each day, only back to 6pm and forward to 12.) |
17 June 2019, 03:00 AM | #10 |
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For better or worse, it is the only available option for someone like me who has the following fetishes: 1) tall “top-hat” acrylic crystal, 2) pie-pan dial, 3) micro-adjustment clasp (I hate the concealed), and 4) wideboy indices and hands.
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17 June 2019, 04:58 AM | #11 |
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The DD has changed less than the sub since they were first introduced. The quick settings of newer models would be great but I could live with that.
A DD is a DD. Great watch. |
17 June 2019, 05:24 AM | #12 |
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Excellent watch, but not having the quicksets is a pain. I also like the hidden clasp better.
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17 June 2019, 07:07 AM | #13 |
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I'd wear one.. happily.
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17 June 2019, 07:28 AM | #14 |
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Might be a problem finding parts, if it stops working in the future.
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17 June 2019, 07:51 AM | #15 |
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The Daydate 1803 is an amazing watch
Go for it ...
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17 June 2019, 02:47 PM | #16 |
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It's the iconic Rolex flagship with a timless design with a great 36mm size.....nothing about it is outdated (minus conveniences of modern movements).
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17 June 2019, 04:23 PM | #17 |
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Dated? It is a stunning watch with the beautiful 'pie pan' dial that the DateJust and DayDate of that era has. A true classic.
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