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Above left<br />
A reference<br />
18238 “Golden<br />
Embroidery” dial a<br />
rare example of the<br />
fine craftsmanship<br />
Rolex practiced on<br />
dials. The partially<br />
diamond-set<br />
dial features an<br />
engraved gold dial<br />
which is reminiscent<br />
of the interiors seen<br />
in classic Arabic<br />
architecture.<br />
Left<br />
A reference 18206<br />
with sunray brushed<br />
blue dial and a<br />
diamond-paved<br />
chapter ring.<br />
“RAINBOW”<br />
Dating to 1986, the reference 18008<br />
“Rainbow” is a truly beautiful example of<br />
the art of setting all three main components<br />
of the watch head — dial, case and bezel.<br />
The dial is fully paved with brilliant-cut<br />
diamonds with an “eight and two” hours<br />
setting using rubies. Note the raised plaques<br />
for the ROLEX and DAY-DATE on the<br />
dial. The four lugs of the case are also set<br />
with brilliant-cut diamonds. The bezel is<br />
reminiscent of the SARU GMT-Master,<br />
with baguette-cut rubies on the upper half<br />
of the bezel and sapphires on the lower half.<br />
The astonishing feature is the five-stone<br />
graduation of color that appears at three<br />
o’clock and nine o’clock. The only way to<br />
truly appreciate the artistry of this watch you<br />
have to look at the picture.<br />
VINTAGE 151
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