Rolex
Cellini, black dial, gold bracelet
This vintage Rolex Cellini is an elegant luxury dress watch crafted in 18k yellow gold, dating from around the 1970s or 1980s. It features a unique rectangular cushion-shaped case with soft, rounded corners that flows seamlessly into a distinctive, heavily textured integrated gold mesh bracelet. The minimalist dark charcoal dial offers sharp, sophisticated contrast against the gold framework and is minimally decorated with slim gold stick hands, applied baton hour makers, the iconic Rolex crown emblem at the 12 o'clock clock position, and the classic "Cellini" script above the 6 o'clock mark. This timepiece reflects the refined, non-Oyster design philosophy Rolex dedicated to its formal dress line during the late 20th century.
- Brand
- Rolex
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- rolex Cellini
- Movement
- Rolex caliber, ultra manual hand-winding mechanical movement
- Dimension
- 31mm x 34mm
- Case material
- Gold
- Bracelet material
- Gold bracelet
- Condition
- NOS
Catalogue note
The Rolex Cellini collection represents a deliberate departure from the brand's iconic Oyster-cased sports watches, focusing instead on the pinnacle of classical avant-garde dress elegance. Named after the renaissance master goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, this line highlights delicate textures and meticulous gold artistry. Beautifully preserved cushion-shaped case integrated seamlessly into a shimmering, bark-textured gold mesh bracelet. The stark, minimalist dark dial provides a striking contrast against the rich yellow gold tones, offering a sophisticated aesthetic that captures the essence of mid-to-late 20th-century luxury horology. This timepiece remains a quintessential statement of understated luxury and sophisticated design.