Day-Date 36
1971 / 1972
Model name
Day-Date 36
Location
London - UK
Year
1971 / 1972
Metal
18k Yellow Gold
Reference
1803
Dial
Grey Linen, Qaboos
Serial
28XXXXX
Style
Men's / Unisex
Bezel
Fluted
Indexes
Baton
Case
36mm
Bracelet
President
Crystal
Plexiglass
Box & Paperwork
Oysterbar
Movement
Automatic Cal. 1556
Condition
Excellent (Not Polished)
Original Grey linen dial with Qaboos Signature
Original grey cross-hatched dial referred to by collectors as a “linen” dial. This stunning dial features the signature of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Ruler of Oman, making it very rare. This watch was commissioned by the Sultan and presented to someone of high importance to the country as a sign of gratitude for their work. The dial is correctly signed “T Swiss T” referring to the original tritium luminous. The dial has not been touched and remains in excellent original condition.
18k solid yellow gold case with fluted bezel
Reference 1803 in 18k solid yellow gold with fluted bezel. The 2.8 million serial number in-between the lugs denotes to the year of production to 1971/72. The serial number is also engraved inside the case back which confirms this watch was a special order. This reference features a plexiglass crystal with a “Cyclops” magnifying the date display.
Original President Bracelet
Original Rolex President 18k solid gold bracelet. Clasp dated 2/72 (2nd quarter of 1972).
The Rolex Day Date is the ultimate classic Rolex, worn by the famous, and the Presidents…
Ever since the launch, it has been Rolex’s signature luxury timepiece, only made in precious metal, and with many interesting dial configurations.
