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Auction 13 March 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, Geneva, May 11th 2014, lot 64.
Back to the 70’s, Rolex introduced a collection of Day Date models with specific dials either lacquered or stone dials, originally destined to the Middle East Market, now they are being referred as Stella Dial and have grown big in popularity among Rolex afficionados.
Rolex
Model “Day Date”
So called “Stella Dial”, Ref. 18039,
Serial No. 5293138, circa 1978
A 18k white gold automatic wristwatch
with sweep centre seconds, day and date
indication
Case: round with screw down crown and
case back, reference and serial numbers,
signed
Dial: black with baton indexes and
luminous dot, Roman numerals, sweep
centre seconds, outer minute track,
aperture for days of the week, magnified
window for the date indication, signed
Movement: automatic, certified
chronometer, calibre 3055, 27 jewels,
balance spring and lever escapement,
signed
Clasp/Buckle: stainless steel buckle,
signed
Dimensions: 36 mm
Bracelet length: 16 cm
Weight: 71 g
CHF 8'000 – 12'000
Sold forCHF 10'521
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, Geneva, May 11th 2014, lot 64.
Back to the 70’s, Rolex introduced a collection of Day Date models with specific dials either lacquered or stone dials, originally destined to the Middle East Market, now they are being referred as Stella Dial and have grown big in popularity among Rolex afficionados.