Rolex 1803 Presidential Day-Date History | Inside Watches Bob's Watches

In this edition of Inside Watches, Emily showcases the iconic vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803. Shop the watches featured in this video: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-day-date-1.html NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO 00:00 INTRO 00:33 History of the Rolex Day-Date 01:48 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 02:37 Ref. 1803 Quickset Function 03:08 Outro Are you interested in learning more about the Rolex Presidential Day-Date ref. 1803, including its history, features, and price? Check out our Vintage of the Week article for an in-depth look at the famous gold wristwatch: https://bobswatch.es/RolexPresidential1803 Our series Inside Watches aims to educate collectors on everything horology, from lesser-known watch collecting tips and secrets to the history of some of the world’s most sought-after luxury watches and more. Are you interested in building a more valuable watch collection? You’re in the right place! Follow along with the Inside Watches series here: https://bobswatch.es/InsideWatchesPlaylist1803 THE ROLEX PRESIDENTIAL DAY-DATE REF. 1803 Rolex introduced the Day-Date in 1956, equipping the watch with the jump date mechanism made famous by the Datejust just a few years prior in 1945. What makes the Day-Date so special is that it also features the day spelled out in full at the 12-hour markers, a first not just for Rolex but in the history of watchmaking. Of course, the iconic dress watch also takes advantage of Rolex’s innovative waterproof Oyster case and Perpetual movement wi