---
title: "Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18ct Yellow Gold Brown Leather 1803 1974"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Day-Date 36"
reference: "1803"
price: 8495
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1974
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-day-date-1803-buckley-dial-1974"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/8b71b6151745590b73dd9fbb03c3b44b.png"
updated: "2026-06-19"
---

# Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18ct Yellow Gold Brown Leather 1803 1974

## Price

**£8,495** (Finance available from £799.24/month)

## Description

This 1974 Rolex Day-Date 36mm is a rare and distinguished timepiece crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Featuring a white Buckley dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, day display at 12 o’clock and date display at 3 o’clock. Finished with a fluted bezel and brown leather strap.Introduced in 1956, the Day-Date became Rolex's flagship model and the first wristwatch to display both the day and date in full. Buckley dials, named after renowned collector John Buckley, are highly sought after for their painted Roman numerals and distinctive vintage character, making them particularly desirable among collectors.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with TDB travel case.Ref: 1803


## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 1803 |
| Year | 1974 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Serial | 3768334 |
| Model | Day-Date 36 |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| Box | TDB Travel Case |
| Gender | Unisex |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Strap design | Leather |
| Material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | White Roman Numeral |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 19 |
| Keywords | Rolex Day-Date, Day-Date 1803, Buckley dial, Rolex President, vintage Rolex, yellow gold Rolex |

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