Rolex Day-Date 1803 Olive Grey Buckley Dial in 18k Yellow GoldThe Rolex Day Date 1803 is already one of the great classics of vintage Rolex collecting, but this 1971 example is something else entirely. What makes it so special is its exceptionally rare olive green to warm grey Buckley dial a dial type defined by its painted Roman numerals and named after legendary New York dealer John Buckley, whose fondness for these unusual dials helped make them so collectible in the first place. What we love here most is the

the Datejust also introduced the now-iconic Jubilee bracelet

- Limited Edition case back engraving

though in a more playful and colorful execution—making this vintage example feel even more relevant today

The Rolex Day-Date is one of the brand’s most enduring and prestigious models

Facing the Quartz Crisis in the 1970s

Each strap is an absolute unique piece and has been manufactured in more than 90 unique steps

The Valjoux 230 calibre has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

with the original pearl still intact and carefully refilled with lume

This is a Vetta Ermetico in a large 38mm step case steel case

This striking tool watch comes on a Bulang and Sons racing-style strap

- 33mm rounded octagon 18kt yellow gold case

strengthening its connection to the legendary Daytona 500