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Lot 886

Rolex | Day-Date Ref.1803, A Rare Pink Gold Day-date Wristwatch with "Stella" Green Dial, circa 1973

20 June 2021, 15:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

Sold for HK$252,500 inc. premium

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Rolex | Day-Date Ref.1803, A Rare Pink Gold Day-date Wristwatch with "Stella" Green Dial, circa 1973

Model/Reference: Day-Date "Stella"/ 1803
Movement No: DD326033
Case No: 3307663
Year: Circa 1973
Calibre: 1556, automatic
Dial: Green lacquered, signed
Case: 36mm, 18k pink gold, screw-in case back, signed
Strap: Associated leather strap, 18k pink gold buckle, signed
Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box

Footnotes

勞力士,「Day-Date "Stella"」1803型號,罕有玫瑰金自動上弦腕錶,配綠色漆繪面盤及日期星期顯示,年份約1973。

After using dials made of hard stones such as onyx and coral, a new dial iteration was added to Rolex Day-Date family in the 1970's & 80's- The lacquered dials named "Stella". Unlike the Rolex "John Play Special" or "Padellone", the name "Stella" is not a nickname, Rolex actually used the term 'Lacquered Stella' in their catalogues in the 1970's. Collectors hypothesize that this model was originally designed for the Middle Eastern market. However, it was not popular at the time. Reportedly, Rolex destroyed batches of Stella dials as they were unsellable, making it highly rare nowadays.

The present Day-Date "Stella" has a nicely preserved green-lacquered dial with both date and day discs have turned into an charming creamy colour. Moreover, the rich leafy green makes a great combination with the pink gold case. Due to its rarity and attractiveness, acquiring such a piece is a dream for many collectors.

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