
'Starship Gold' | A yellow gold oval bracelet watch | Circa 1980
Auction Closed
April 3, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 1400 manual winding, 18 jewels
Case: 14k yellow gold, snap-on caseback, smoked glass crystal
Case number: 84'960
Closure: integrated 14k yellow gold Rolex bracelet and clasp
Size: 47 mm x 29 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Rolex "Starship Gold" – The Extraterrestrial Timecraft
A Rolex straight out of a sci-fi dream, the rare Starship Gold is an anomaly in the brand’s lineage. Forged entirely in yellow gold, its elongated oval dial merges seamlessly into a case and bracelet etched with a scaly alien texture.
This sculptural creation blurs the line between high jewelry and horology, exuding an avant-garde luxury rarely seen on our side of the Milky Way. The intricate engraving gives the watch a fluid, organic presence, as if it were grown rather than crafted. Its minimalist dial radiates pure sophistication, allowing the bold form to speak for itself.
Unapologetically futuristic, this Rolex bracelet watch is a cosmic artifact—a relic from an era when design dared to push boundaries, yet still imbued with the brand’s signature precision and prestige. A timepiece built for extraterrestrial elegance.