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RolexDay Date "Game"
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day Date "Game"
Reference: 1803
Case: 18K yellow gold, florentine-pattern on lugs (factory)
Dial: black, original Tritium
Hands: original tritium
Year: 1972
Movement: automatic
Diameter: 36 mm
Crystal: plexi, T21 domed, without magnifier
Bracelet: D'Agostino, 18K yellow gold
Buckle: 18K folding clasp, personalized with "GAME"
Bezel: 18K yellow
Box: original
Papers: in-house guarantee certificate
Condition: excellent original condition, unpolished
Price: 18.900,00 €
Additional Informations: This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 from 1972 is without question one of the more unusual and interesting vintage configurations one can still find today. Particularly noteworthy is the rare Florentine finish on the lugs as well as on the clasp. This highly distinctive textured finishing was exclusively executed by Rolex itself and was never an aftermarket modification by external goldsmiths. This detail also confirms the authenticity and Rolex origin of the special President bracelet, although collectors often refer to this style as a so called “D’Agostino” bracelet.
An additional unique feature can be found on the clasp itself. The letters “GAM” were individually applied in solid 18k gold. Combined with the large Rolex coronet on the clasp, which functions as the letter “E”, the result is the word “GAME”. This customization was originally commissioned by a poker player, for whom the watch served as a personal lucky charm for many years. The watch was only sold after he moved on to a new piece.
Beyond its special history, the watch also stands out due to its exceptional condition. The original black dial is preserved in remarkably beautiful condition, something rarely seen on black Day-Date dials from this era. All tritium lume plots remain fully intact and original, as do the original tritium hands.
The massive 18k gold bracelet also offers a rare level of wearing comfort today, fitting wrists up to approximately 20 cm without the need for additional links.
An additional unique feature can be found on the clasp itself. The letters “GAM” were individually applied in solid 18k gold. Combined with the large Rolex coronet on the clasp, which functions as the letter “E”, the result is the word “GAME”. This customization was originally commissioned by a poker player, for whom the watch served as a personal lucky charm for many years. The watch was only sold after he moved on to a new piece.
Beyond its special history, the watch also stands out due to its exceptional condition. The original black dial is preserved in remarkably beautiful condition, something rarely seen on black Day-Date dials from this era. All tritium lume plots remain fully intact and original, as do the original tritium hands.
The massive 18k gold bracelet also offers a rare level of wearing comfort today, fitting wrists up to approximately 20 cm without the need for additional links.