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Rolex

Dress watch, gold bracelet

Vintage Rolex Cellini dress watch crafted entirely from yellow gold. It features a classic round case with an integrated, textured yellow gold brick-link style bracelet that displays an intricate woven patterning. The minimalist silver-white dial is cleanly designed with slender, gold stick hour markers and thin, matching baton hands, all beneath a prominent Rolex crown logo at the 12 o’clock position.

Brand
Rolex
Category
Watches
Model
Rolex Geneve Cellini
Reference
4309
Movement
Rolex calibre 1600
Dimension
32mm
Case material
Gold
Bracelet material
Gold bracelet

Catalogue note

Vintage Rolex Cellini stands as a magnificent testament to the brand's mastery of mid-century dress watch artistry and fine goldsmithing. Distinguishing itself from Rolex’s traditional sports models, this timepiece embraces an era of pure refinement, characterized by its ultra-thin round silhouette and an expertly integrated brick-link bracelet that flows seamlessly from the case. The bracelet itself features an exceptionally rare, hand-finished bark or woven texture that captures the light with every movement, echoing the highest standards of vintage jewelry craft. Its pristine, minimalist silver dial with understated indices allows the luxurious yellow gold craftsmanship to command absolute center stage. In outstanding vintage condition, this rare dress watch represents a sophisticated statement piece, offering collectors an exquisite glimpse into the golden era of Rolex’s formal horology.