Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 13, 2024
LOT 89*
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1802, DAY-DATE, 18K WHITE GOLD
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
CHF 96,000 - 192,000 / HKD 840,000 - 1,680,000 / USD 108,000 - 216,000
A very fine and extremly rare white gold wristwatch fitted with an outstanding stella blue dial and diamonds hour markers, self winding
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8-25 |
Slightly scratched Chipped |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 1 |
As new |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Day-Date
Reference 1802
Year 1971
Movement No. DD687134
Case No. 2612376
Bracelet Whitegold president bracelet
Diameter 36
Caliber 1556
Weight 114,5
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Box, booklet and a slim leather walet
Notes
An interesting patina of the bezel untouched gives a unique touch for this beautiful model, a little impact on the edge of the case at 10 o'clock.
** This lot will require an export license/passport. Please refer to the T&Cs for further information
** This lot will require an export license/passport. Please refer to the T&Cs for further information
Biography
There is a lot of discussions among the Rolex enthusiasts about the origin of the nickname "Stella".
Some of them argue that the dial shades the artwork of Frank Stella, while some others assert that the Italian market invented this "Stella" appelation because of their brilliant, “star-like” character. We have here one of the most interesting expression among the different versions of that specific and rare type of dials: the blue "Stella" with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds and 2 baguette-cut at 6 and 6 o'clock. Nothing compares to that perfect choice of blue, absolutely bright and flawless, a deeply desirable piece in many ways.
Some of them argue that the dial shades the artwork of Frank Stella, while some others assert that the Italian market invented this "Stella" appelation because of their brilliant, “star-like” character. We have here one of the most interesting expression among the different versions of that specific and rare type of dials: the blue "Stella" with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds and 2 baguette-cut at 6 and 6 o'clock. Nothing compares to that perfect choice of blue, absolutely bright and flawless, a deeply desirable piece in many ways.