Rolex 1803 Strap

jfmiii · Feb 2, 2022

Just picked up this '71 1803. Thinking a nice black matte alligator will be nice for more formal settings but would like a grained calfskin for more casual wear. Cant decide between a taupe or brown strap. Leaning towards taupe but havent been able to find a picture of taupe with a champagne dialed 1803. Anyone have pictures of a YG 1803 on grained calfskin?

https://www.molequin.com/product/grained-taupe
https://www.molequin.com/product/grained-chocolate-brown
https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/the-reid-watch-strap-in-light-brown?variant=32692656209995

offrdmania · Feb 2, 2022

Its an 18038 but you can see it in a thread that I started on another forum.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=656334

morningtundra · Feb 2, 2022

offrdmania
Its an 18038 but you can see it in a thread that I started on another forum.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=656334

1971? Isn't this still a 4-digit reference?

offrdmania · Feb 2, 2022

M morningtundra
1971? Isn't this still a 4-digit reference?

My 18038 was from 1985, I think the OPs watch is from 1971

jfmiii · Feb 7, 2022

Appreciate all the feedback. Went with a very dark brown, grained calfskin from Bulang and Sons. Much better than what it had and extremely comfortable!

Traveler · Feb 7, 2022

Nice one!

I experiment with straps on mine from time to time …

but it invariably ends up back on the bracelet…

jfmiii · Feb 8, 2022

Traveler
Nice one!

I experiment with straps on mine from time to time …

but it invariably ends up back on the bracelet…

very nice! yes, the long hunt for a period correct President bracelet will begin.

offrdmania · Feb 14, 2022

jfmiii
very nice! yes, the long hunt for a period correct President bracelet will begin.

Reach out to the WatchPartDoc on Instagram. That guy has a ton of old Rolex parts and bracelets. I got a full bracelet from him for $3800 less than 2 years ago.

1010Watches · Feb 15, 2022

Traveler
Nice one!

I experiment with straps on mine from time to time …

but it invariably ends up back on the bracelet…

Love the look of the hands on this reference. What year is it from though, I've never seen that font for the Tiffany stamp?

Rolex 1803 Strap

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