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Day-Date 36

Ref. 1803 — “President

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The first wristwatch to spell out the day of the week in full; 'President' bracelet.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Day-Date
Reference
1803
Production
1959–1977
Caliber
1555 / 1556
Case diameter
36mm
Case material
18k gold / platinum

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Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 1803President

    Day-Date 36 · 1555 / 1556

    1959–1977This reference
  2. 18038President

    Day-Date 36 · 3055

    1977–1988Transitional
  3. 18238President

    Day-Date 36 · 3155

    1988–2000
  4. 118238President

    Day-Date 36 · 3155

    2000–2019
  5. 118239President

    Day-Date 36 · 3155

    2000–2019
  6. 128238President

    Day-Date 36 · 3255

    2019
  7. 128239President

    Day-Date 36 · 3255

    2019
  8. 128235President

    Day-Date 36 · 3255

    2019