New Addition to the Collection: Day-Date NOS Complete Set 1803
So I have a list of watches that I'd like to own one day (some may call 'em "grails"). I told myself that I will not buy a watch for myself without having passed a life milestone; each watch will be a commemoration gift (ie. promotion at work, birth of a child, milestone birthday, etc.). I feel it gives my watches a bit more meaning and sentimental value while also making it something to work towards. So far, I've been disciplined enough to follow this "rule" I put for myself (even to a bit of an extreme: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=366337).
I'm happy and fortunate that I recently received a promotion at work so it was time to go watch hunting! Two of the three watches left on my list are more "acquirable" (financially speaking) so those were the ones I decided to look for. One of those is the classic and iconic Day-Date (aka "the President"). I wanted it in the simple/original configuration of stick markers/gold dial. Also, I initially thought I wanted an 18038/18238 due to the quickset features (I knew I didn't want anything newer than that due to the styling updates). But ultimately, I decided the 1803 reference was the way to go because I love the vintage charm. The acrylic crystal + pie pan dial + lack of romans on the minute track was worth the cost of quickset features.
During the period I knew I was being considered for a promotion at work, Michael Morgan (Iconic Watch Co.) posted this stunning 1803 full set...and I was tempted to just pull the trigger and hope that the promo goes through. BUT I couldn't get myself to jump the gun like that. I told myself if I get the promotion and the watch is still available, AWESOME. If not, it simply wasn't meant to be. Of course, the watch sold quickly...so I thought that was that. A few weeks later I get the good news on the promotion. I decide to reach out to Michael and let him know that if the person who bought the 1803 ever wants to sell it, to let me know...knowing it was a long shot. I had been in touch with Michael regarding the 'other' watch I want as he had one of those available as well but that didn't work out and a short while later, Michael reaches out saying that the owner of the 1803 decided it's not for him and he's looking to sell! And the rest is history, :)
Can't believe this guy is 50 YEARS OLD! My 'new' stunning Day-Date 1803 from 1967:
I'm happy and fortunate that I recently received a promotion at work so it was time to go watch hunting! Two of the three watches left on my list are more "acquirable" (financially speaking) so those were the ones I decided to look for. One of those is the classic and iconic Day-Date (aka "the President"). I wanted it in the simple/original configuration of stick markers/gold dial. Also, I initially thought I wanted an 18038/18238 due to the quickset features (I knew I didn't want anything newer than that due to the styling updates). But ultimately, I decided the 1803 reference was the way to go because I love the vintage charm. The acrylic crystal + pie pan dial + lack of romans on the minute track was worth the cost of quickset features.
During the period I knew I was being considered for a promotion at work, Michael Morgan (Iconic Watch Co.) posted this stunning 1803 full set...and I was tempted to just pull the trigger and hope that the promo goes through. BUT I couldn't get myself to jump the gun like that. I told myself if I get the promotion and the watch is still available, AWESOME. If not, it simply wasn't meant to be. Of course, the watch sold quickly...so I thought that was that. A few weeks later I get the good news on the promotion. I decide to reach out to Michael and let him know that if the person who bought the 1803 ever wants to sell it, to let me know...knowing it was a long shot. I had been in touch with Michael regarding the 'other' watch I want as he had one of those available as well but that didn't work out and a short while later, Michael reaches out saying that the owner of the 1803 decided it's not for him and he's looking to sell! And the rest is history, :)
Can't believe this guy is 50 YEARS OLD! My 'new' stunning Day-Date 1803 from 1967:
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