{"product_id":"rolex-day-date-1803-cigarette-hands","title":"Rolex Day-Date 1803 'Cigarette Hands'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s been a while since we found a great example of a 1960’s Day-Date with so-called ‘Cigarette Hands’. This nickname was made up by collectors back in the 1980’s, and refers to the gold hour and minute hand which have a different shape then what we’re used to seeing with these four digit Day-Date’s. Instead of a smokers cigarette, the nickname here refers to cigarette speed boats, also known as go-fast boats. These go-fast boats have a design which shows a long narrow platform and a sharp planing hull, exactly like the shape of the hands on this Day-Date (specifically the shorter minute hand) – This rare feature adds interesting character to an already beautiful and very collectible vintage Rolex watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from the cigarette hands, this Day-date also features a gorgeous silver dial with a stunning grainy Sunburst finish, on the dial there are two Doorstop markers on the 6 and 9 position, with the remaining indices showing a narrow tapered design – This also radiates a more unique appearance when compared to most 1803 Day-Date watches which feature so-called stick indices. The date and surely romantic, Spanish day-disc are both the original ones with that wonderful 1960’s font and open 6’s and 9’s on the numerals. Also, notice the Tritium inside the ‘Cigarette’ minute and hour hand, this shows a nice gradient going from anthracite-grey to dark vanilla – a small detail, but it’s those little details that really gets me going. The overall watch is in a sharp and clean condition with a thick 18k solid gold case with strong and sharp lugs all around. She’s worn on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJet Black, Grained leather strap and closes around your wrist via a plated vintage Rolex pin buckle. In short, a very unique Day-Date which will make a great addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, this 1803 Day-Date ‘Cigarette Hands’ was fully serviced by our watchmakers and will be sold with our 24 month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereference:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1803\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecase number:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e101XXXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eautomatic, Rolex caliber 1556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebox and papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: no\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52540151398728,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/6104\/6856\/files\/Watchworks-Haarlem-01-07-2022-15.jpg?v=1771937569","url":"https:\/\/watchworkshaarlem.com\/products\/rolex-day-date-1803-cigarette-hands","provider":"WATCHWORKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}