The Rolex Day-Date Stella has long been a collector’s favorite since its debut in the 1970s. Admired by many due to its wild offering of various vibrant colors that consists of almost every spectrum in the color wheel, these special lacquered dials further enhances its appeal setting itself apart from others alike with its vivacious glossy luster. Today, Day-Dates featuring these rare and exciting dials are among some of the most sought-after and collectible examples in the vintage scene.

Launched during the 1970s, these colorful dials were manufactured by a company called Stella based in Châtelaine and Geneva, the firm supplied Rolex’s dial makers at the period with special types of lacquer that resulted in the name it proudly deserves. In production for about a decade, Stella dials has been known to be offered in various hues of the colors it incorporated due to the fact that over the course of its production of these dials, the colors were hand mixed and hence varied in consistency, making them today one of the most interesting dials to collect as some differ from one another.

The ref. 18038 was introduced in 1978, the reference was available with various dials. Boasting an exhilarating contrast between the yellow gold case against the seductive glossy coral red Stella dial, its outstanding condition demands attention. Absolutely well-preserved in unpolished condition through and through, the edges are razor sharp, the lugs are thick and strong with hallmarks that are crisp. Paired with its golden President bracelet, this is an exciting and impressive example of the rare and sought-after “Stella” Day-date.