ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND BLUE LACQUERED "STELLA" DIAL
Lot 2334 ROLEX
DAY-DATE WITH DIAMOND-SET BLUE "STELLA" DIAL, REF. 18238

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND BLUE LACQUERED "STELLA" DIAL

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. N128478, CIRCA 1991

Closed13 July 2020

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HKD 375,000

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND BLUE LACQUERED "STELLA" DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 18238, CASE NO. N128478, CIRCA 1991
Movement: Cal. 3155, automatic, 31 jewels, signed
Dial: Blue lacquered, signed
Case: Screw down crown, screw back, 36 mm. diam., signed
With: 18k gold Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 180 mm.

Specialist note

The present wristwatch impresses through the immaculate condition of its delicate dial. Stella dials are known for their fragile nature and are increasingly rare. Adding further to the appeal and rarity of the timepiece, the dial is enhanced with an attractive diamond-setting.

The Day-Date was manufactured in an impressive number of examples, some adorned with precious stone, lacquered or unusual dials, now much sought after by the most astute collectors.