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Lot Essay
Rolex has always been a foremost interpreter of the fashion of the times. In the 1960s, they released the “Stella” collection, comprising mesmerizing lacquered dials in bright colors, the perfect embodiment of the carefree spirit which will define the late 1960s and the 1970s. Originally looked at with a level of wariness by the market, soon their appeal and collectability was understood without a doubt and the Stella are now among the most appreciated and collectible Rolex dial variations.
The present piece is an extremely rare example of reference 1804 in platinum with diamond-set bezel and matching platinum bracelet. Normally, Stella dials are found on pieces with a slightly higher serial number. While there is the possibility of this being an early Stella example, it is also conceivable that a refined collector, bewitched by the looks of this dial, decided to mount it on the present piece, perfectly complementing its diamond-set bezel.
The extreme rarity of reference 1804 in platinum, furthermore with diamond-set bezel, combined with the scarcity and appeal of the diamond-set Stella dial render this timepiece a remarkable find for the collector of rare Rolex wristwatches.
The present piece is an extremely rare example of reference 1804 in platinum with diamond-set bezel and matching platinum bracelet. Normally, Stella dials are found on pieces with a slightly higher serial number. While there is the possibility of this being an early Stella example, it is also conceivable that a refined collector, bewitched by the looks of this dial, decided to mount it on the present piece, perfectly complementing its diamond-set bezel.
The extreme rarity of reference 1804 in platinum, furthermore with diamond-set bezel, combined with the scarcity and appeal of the diamond-set Stella dial render this timepiece a remarkable find for the collector of rare Rolex wristwatches.