Rolex Day-Date 1803 Orange Stella Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1973
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Day-Date, reference 1803, is an 18k yellow gold wristwatch featuring a signature "Stella" dial. The watch is defined by its vibrant, lacquered pie-pan style dial in a bright coral-orange hue, a distinct variation from the conventional Rolex palette of the period.
The 36mm yellow gold case includes a fluted bezel and houses a slow-setting automatic movement. It is fitted with an 18k yellow gold President-style bracelet featuring a non-concealed clasp stamped with the date code '1 69'. The day indicator is displayed in English. According to the auction description, the serial number 349xxxx corresponds to a 1973 production date. The watch has been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Day-Date wristwatch
- Serial
- 349xxxx
- Reference
- 1803
- Dial Style
- Pie-pan Stella
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Day Indicator
- English
- Service History
- Fully serviced
- Bracelet Clasp Date
- 1969
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Dial and Display
- The dial is the primary feature of this piece, executed in a bright coral-orange color with a lacquered finish. This is part of the 'Stella' series, a range noted for unconventional color palettes departing from the brand's traditional offerings. The dial layout is a 'pie-pan' style, characterized by a stepped edge near the minute track. The display includes a day indicator aperture at the 12 o'clock position, which is set to the English language. Indices are applied gold batons with black accents, and the date window at 3 o'clock is equipped with a cyclops lens on the crystal. The text on the dial identifies the watch as a Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified.
- Visible features
- • Bright coral-orange lacquered pie-pan dial • 18k yellow gold fluted bezel • English-language day display window • President-style bracelet with non-concealed clasp
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is housed in a 36mm 18k yellow gold case, featuring a characteristic fluted yellow gold bezel. The construction is paired with a President-style bracelet, which is original to this configuration. The bracelet is fitted with a non-concealed clasp, providing a specific mechanical signature for this reference. The bracelet assembly is stamped with the code '1 69', indicating a 1969 production date for this component, while the overall watch is dated to 1973 based on the serial number. The vendor reports that the watch currently fits a wrist size of up to 18.5 cm and describes the case condition as being "fat in all the right areas."
- Movement and Maintenance
- The movement is a slow-setting caliber housed within the gold case. The mechanism has undergone a full service by the vendor's designated watchmaker to ensure operational readiness. This service ensures that the watch's day, date, and time-telling functions are active.
Identification
- Reference
- 1803
- Serial number
- 349xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact origin of the 'Stella' name remains debated
- Research required: Exact nature and timing of serial-date correlation depends on vendor data