The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO | Page 33

21 . Rolex
A fine and rare yellow gold calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , candy lacquer โ€˜ Stella โ€™ dial and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1991
Reference No . 18208 , inside case back stamped 18200 Movement No . 5 โ€™ 239 โ€™ 465 Case No . E289876 Model Name Day-Date Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 3155 ,
31 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet , 180 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 120,000-180,000 USD 15,000-22,000
Literature For another example of a reference 18208 , however with an ammonite and diamond-set dial , please see Day-Date , The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo , pages 418 and 419 .
The present reference 18208 Day-Date wristwatch with smooth bezel houses a candy pink lacquer โ€˜ Stella โ€™ dial that is free of any cracks of scratches . The dial displays a very eye catching pink shade with gold baton numerals and black graphics , perfectly matching the yellow gold case and bracelet . This modern-looking wristwatch featuring a playful and glamorous pink enamel colour is a wonderful representative of the โ€˜ Stella โ€™ Day-Date and is offered in very original and crisp condition .