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Lot Essay
With its vivid baby-green lacquered dial, the present reference 18049 stands out as one of the most exquisite and sought-after examples of the Rolex 'Stella'. Eight round-cut diamond hour markers and two baguette-cut diamonds at six and nine o'clock further accentuate the dial, giving its playful tone a hint of luxurious brilliance.
The Stella series exemplifies Rolex's ability to capture the essence of the times. These vividly colored lacquer dials, which were first produced in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s, encapsulated the era's artistic flair and joyful optimism. The Stella dials, one of the most inventive and collectible periods in Rolex's legendary history, were first viewed with caution because of their striking color scheme but have since achieved cult status among collectors.
The Stella series exemplifies Rolex's ability to capture the essence of the times. These vividly colored lacquer dials, which were first produced in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s, encapsulated the era's artistic flair and joyful optimism. The Stella dials, one of the most inventive and collectible periods in Rolex's legendary history, were first viewed with caution because of their striking color scheme but have since achieved cult status among collectors.