Most reliable/serviceable Day date 1803 movement?

[ramilio]

Hi All,

I'm fairly taken with the Day Date 1803 and was wondering if there is a particular movement that I should be seeking out in preference to others? I’m planning on wearing the watch on a daily basis so wanted something that was both reliable and serviceable.

By serviceable, I’ve heard that parts are fairly scarce for some of the older movements, and can therefore be expensive. Ideally, I’d like a movement that could still be serviced by Rolex if need be (I realise they don’t service watches over 20 years only) and had parts readily available.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Any other tips on the 1803 would also be appreciated as I’m a total novice :)

Thanks

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by ramilio

Hi All,

I'm fairly taken with the Day Date 1803 and was wondering if there is a particular movement that I should be seeking out in preference to others? I’m planning on wearing the watch on a daily basis so wanted something that was both reliable and serviceable.

By serviceable, I’ve heard that parts are fairly scarce for some of the older movements, and can therefore be expensive. Ideally, I’d like a movement that could still be serviced by Rolex if need be (I realise they don’t service watches over 20 years only) and had parts readily available.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Any other tips on the 1803 would also be appreciated as I’m a total novice :)

Thanks

They do. I just got a quote on a 50 yr old Air King.

[crowncollection]

1803 has 1500 series movement. Plenty of parts and Rolex still service.

[omitohud]

Don't worry about the movement. As long as it's properly service over time it will still last u a lifetime and parts r plenty. Look for unmolested case with thick lugs, they getting harder to find. Good luck.


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[zapokee]

To add to David's always-excellent input, there's lots of info on 1803 movements here:

http://www.mkmotorsport.com/watches_...803history.htm

Got one incoming myself...

[watchcrank]

Many movements as well as parts. So many were scrapped when metals went high. M