We’ve seen and sold quite a few Rolex Cocktail watches lately, but every now and then, one comes along that leaves us speechless. This is one of them.
The Rolex Orchid is already a special part of Rolex’s history. These small, jewellery-inspired watches show a side of the brand that many people aren’t familiar with. But this particular example takes things a step further. This little piece has some huge details that are incredibly cool and historically unique.
Each detail is special, but there is one feature that steals the show, the dial, a beautiful gold-toned dial with delicate star-shaped markers. Often referred to as a Stelline dial, from the Italian word for little stars, this style of dial is rarely encountered in Rolex’s history. Star-shaped hour markers are particularly associated with some of Rolex’s most sought-after vintage references from the 1950s, making their appearance on a delicate Cocktail watch like this one all the more special.
The 14k yellow gold case is connected to the woven rope-style bracelet through heart-shaped gold elements attached to both sides of the case, creating a design that is unlike anything we come across very often. Besides its rarity, the condition is another aspect that excites us, making finding this example even more special.
Watches like these remind us why we started to collect, find and eventually sell vintage watches in the first place!
