Beloved and sought-after by collectors for their spectrum of colourways, the Rolex Stella Day-Date offers a luxurious appeal compared to the brand’s rugged utilitarian models, and is one of the most precious models under the coronet brand. The name actually came from a company called Stella based in Châtelaine and Geneva which supplied Rolex’s dial makers with the special lacquer and bright pigments during the 1970s.

The present Day-Date ref. 18038 in 18K yellow gold features an attractive Prussian blue degrade or vignette dial adorned with diamond-set indexes that contrast beautifully with the cool hues from the dial. Interestingly, the connoisseurs with an eye for detail will notice the unusual configuration by the absence of lume plots running on the edge of the dial.

Presented in excellent overall condition with a well-preserved dial and Italian day disc, the present ref. 18038 bears a 7’15X’XXX serial dated circa 1982, and is offered with its associated Rolex guarantee stamped by Italian retailer. Definitely a playful and desirable combination, the present rare example will sure impress the enthusiast who is looking to add some colour to his or her collection.