Commit TV Yagi Column: Infiltrating VRA, the gathering place for vintage Rolex collectors from around the world! Part 3

We are also posting interview videos of collectors from around the world on YouTube, so please take this opportunity to check them out!!

"Day Date" "Ref.18238 " "Stella Dial" (Peach)

The 5-digit Rolex Day-Date model, Ref. 18238, is made entirely from rare materials.

The Day-Date uses a variety of materials for its dial, but this particular model is equipped with a particularly rare "Stella Dial." It was only produced for a few years from the early 1970s for the Middle East and was available in a variety of color variations, but there are very few remaining examples, and they are traded at high prices at overseas auctions.

Among the "Stella Dials," the "Peach" model featured on this watch is considered extremely rare. This exquisite color, which can't be described as either orange or salmon, is captivatingly beautiful.

"Day Date" "Ref.18239" "Stella Dial" (Fire Red)

Next up, like the first one, is the Day-Date, the Ref. 18239 with an 18KWG (white gold) case and bracelet.

This watch also features the rare "Stella Dial" that we introduced earlier, and the color is also rare, "Fire Red". This is the first time I've seen this color, and it's so beautiful! In addition to the diamond indexes, it also has tritium indexes, and is in excellent condition. There's no doubt that anyone will be captivated by the contrast between the 18KWG (white gold) and the "Fire Red".

『Submariner』「Ref.1680/8 」「Conjure Dial」

The Submariner "Ref. 1680/8" with an 18KYG (yellow gold) case and bracelet has been in production since the mid-1960s.

This particular watch is equipped with a very rare dial with the Omani national emblem, the "Khanjar (dagger)", printed on it. As this dial is only sold in Oman in the Middle East, it is almost never available on the market, making it a real auction piece.

It seems that this combination of black Submariner and Conjure is known to exist in only four or five pieces in the world, so I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to see it.

"Daytona" "Ref.16528 " "Blue Dial"

The "Ref. 16528" is a particularly popular model among the "Daytona" models, and is one that we place great emphasis on in our store.

This watch, which is equipped with a blue dial and is an extremely rare "Ref. 16528," with only about 12 units said to have been produced in the world, is commonly referred to as "The Chairman" because it was given to an executive working at Rolex when it was produced.

And, actually… we also have the “Ref. 16528” with this “blue dial” in our stock!!! We have also released a YouTube video that we featured previously, so please take this opportunity to check it out!!

Miraculously, I was able to come across two of the few remaining models, but please don't misunderstand that these are models that you might only get the chance to see in real life (laughs).

"Datejust" "Ref.6075 " "Honeycomb dial"

The Datejust "Ref. 6075" was produced in the 1950s.

This is a rare piece that features a "honeycomb dial," a coin-edge bezel, and a case that is slightly thicker than usual with an "overtone" that exudes a vintage feel.

If you look closely at the dial, you will see that in addition to the 12 o'clock position, "DATEJUST" is also written at the 6 o'clock position, making it an extremely rare piece. This piece was found in Germany, but it is unclear how it came to have the double writing. However, this mysterious point is perhaps the charm unique to vintage Rolexes, which cannot be found in current models.

summary

Over the course of three weeks, we have been introducing the various auction pieces seen at VRA (Vintage Rolex Asylum). What did you think?

All of the watches are extremely rare and not usually seen, so I'm sure they piqued the interest of not only watch enthusiasts, but even those who don't know much about them. I myself have once again become completely immersed in the depth and charm of luxury watches.

As I say every time, I am truly happy to have been given this opportunity, and I would like to make full use of this experience and continue to provide plenty of information to help everyone fall in love with watches even more.

see you!!