Sell Your Vintage Rolex Day-Date in London

About the Rolex Day-Date

From 1956 the Day-Date ran references such as the 1803 and later 18038, always in gold or platinum. Bark-finish cases, diamond bezels and lacquered 'Stella' dials give the vintage President broad collector appeal.

Notable vintage Day-Date references

Vintage references we see most often include:

• Reference 1803 — fluted bezel, classic President
• Reference 1807 — bark-finish case and bezel
• Reference 18038 — later single-quickset generation
• Lacquered 'Stella' dials in a range of colours
• Original President bracelets with matching codes

Originality on a vintage Rolex Day-Date

On a vintage Day-Date, dial originality is decisive — original 'Stella' and factory dials support value, while refinished or aftermarket dials affect it. Case sharpness on soft gold and correct components also matter, and we explain what we find.

What affects the value of a Rolex Day-Date

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a vintage Rolex Day-Date:

• Reference and metal
• Dial type — including rare 'Stella' colours
• Originality of dial, bezel and bracelet
• Case sharpness and prior polishing
• Movement condition and service history
• Provenance, box and papers where present

Selling a Rolex Day-Date without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a vintage Rolex Day-Date without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Rolex Day-Date

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Rolex Day-Date while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your vintage Rolex Day-Date at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Rolex Day-Date is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions