The following five lots, 191 to 195, are fine examples of Rolex Day-Date models fitted with so-called "Stella" dials. During a short period of time in the 1970s, the model was available with coloured dials resembling enamel. These rare coloured dial variants are referred to as "Stella" dials by collectors and are considered very collectible.

Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and green lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, CASE NO. 6'016'655, CIRCA 1979

Price realised CHF 25,000

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and green lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, CASE NO. 6'016'655, CIRCA 1979

Price realised CHF 25,000

Closed: 10 Nov 2014

Price realised CHF 25,000

Closed: 10 Nov 2014

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and green lacquer dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, ref. 18038, case no. 6'016'655, circa 1979
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, green lacquered dial, square and baton diamond numerals, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Stella dials are a much sought after rarity in the world of vintage Rolex collecting, and dark green is among the rarest colours they were made in. The addition of diamond-set numerals further boosts the rarity and appeal of the present timepiece and, when combined with the condition of the watch, makes this reference 18038 a true collector's gem.

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