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Rolex Ref. 1803
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1967 Reference No: 1803 Movement No: DD035161 Case No: 1'608'188 Model Name: Day-Date Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 180mm. Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Made in Japan Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Catalogue Essay The "Stella" Day-Date has always been cloaked with intrigue and mystery. Today, scholars infer that its name derives from the dazzling multi-layered lacquer coating, which displays vibrant and rich colors that glisten like stars, hence the name "Stella". While the horological community hypothesizes that the model was originally intended for import to the Middle Eastern market, "Stella" dials have gained international recognition due to its beauty and delicate appearance. This "Stella" Day-Date is preserved in excellent condition. The dial is intact, and the lacquer exhibits a beautiful leafy green tone, glistening and radiant like a dewy plant. The luminous has aged evenly with the hands with warm yellow patina, and the bracelet is in excellent condition. Most impressive are the edges around the day and date apertures, as the lacquer is precisely and smoothly painted along the edges, attesting to Rolex's stringent standards in quality. Day-Dates fitted with "Stella" dials have become incredibly popular in the last few years, and continue to do so with their rarity, fascinating history and glamorous appearance. Read More