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Lot Essay
The present reference 1804 is an extremely well-preserved representative of the famous model and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and desirable of all the Rolex Stella. The watch is enhanced by its magnificent intact and vibrant baby green coloured ‘Lacquered Stella’ dial enriched with 8 round cut diamonds indexes and 2 baguette-cut diamonds traditionally placed at 6 and 9 o’clock. 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.
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.
Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s in very small numbers, the colours of lacquer for the dials were mixed by hand and then applied layer after layer until a deep rich gloss coating had built up. Distinguished by an appearance of enamel and referred to by collectors as Stella dials, these timepieces preserved in very well overall condition such as the present example are today much sought after by collectors.
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.
Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s in very small numbers, the colours of lacquer for the dials were mixed by hand and then applied layer after layer until a deep rich gloss coating had built up. Distinguished by an appearance of enamel and referred to by collectors as Stella dials, these timepieces preserved in very well overall condition such as the present example are today much sought after by collectors.