Cellini love! ?

[Numismatist]

I know it's the red-headed step-child of Rolex, but if you got it, let's see it! Be PROUD!

[Mockingbird]

I love some of the Cellini line! It's a shame there aren't more of them on this forum!

[GradyPhilpott]

I don't have one yet, but I think the line doesn't get the credit it deserves.

[Dilemma]

I know it's the red-headed step-child of Rolex,

Unschooled Mofo here. What IS the Cellini line? I know it exists,but thats about it,,,,,,,,

[Mockingbird]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Unschooled Mofo here. What IS the Cellini line? I know it exists,but thats about it,,,,,,,,

Basically Rolexes dress line, there's the Oyster Collection which consists of basically all of the models you normally see on this forum. Then there's the Cellini Collection which is where all of Rolexes slim dress watches reside; usually in gold.

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by Dilemma

Unschooled Mofo here. What IS the Cellini line? I know it exists,but thats about it,,,,,,,,

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch.../introduction/

[Cato]

I love the Cellini line...


...just not enough to buy one.

[toph]

Lovely watch Chris.

my dads got one from the eighties!! solid gold with the gold mesh bracelet. I love it.I have got pics ( crap) somwhere. I am at work but will try and do it later when home

[mingus1013]

I have always really liked the 'Prince'.
Does anyone here have any real world pics?

[chris russell]

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

[Shade]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

If you interpret it that way, yes, it does sound offensive. But I'm sure he didn't have that intention - perhaps a change in wording may soften the language a little.

Regarding the Cellini however, they're okay, but I would go for other brands for dress watches.

[Newportkrieger]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

You are kidding. If not, and I guess I would'nt be laughing with you...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

That saying is so old that everyone in the English-speaking world should know that it is not meant to be offensive, although it is true that redhead-headed children do take a lot of ribbing and sometimes some kids can be rough.

In the adult world however and among those of us who don't wear our feelings on our sleeves or have a bitter grudge against the world, it is just an old saying.

My mother and sister have red hair, although at 83 mother's hair is mostly gray now, but there's no mistaking that it was red. As a matter of fact, my mother's hair was the reddest red that I've ever seen in the world of natural hair color.

My hair is going gray now, but there was a time when, although my hair was blonde, it had a reddish tint to it. In my youth, I was often called "Red," but it never stuck.

So, insofar as there is no shame in being a redhead or in being a stepchild, I think we can see the humor in such a term. Let's just say that it's been "grandfathered" in.

How's that?

[chris russell]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

That saying is so old that everyone in the English-speaking world should know that it is not meant to be offensive, although it is true that redhead-headed children do take a lot of ribbing and sometimes some kids can be rough.

In the adult world however and among those of us who don't wear our feelings on our sleeves or have a bitter grudge against the world, it is just an old saying.

My mother and sister have red hair, although at 83 mother's hair is mostly gray now, but there's no mistaking that it was red. As a matter of fact, my mother's hair was the reddest red that I've ever seen in the world of natural hair color.

My hair is going gray now, but there was a time when, although my hair was blonde, it had a reddish tint to it. In my youth, I was often called "Red," but it never stuck.

So, insofar as there is no shame in being a redhead or in being a stepchild, I think we can see the humor in such a term. Let's just say that it's been "grandfathered" in.

How's that?

I suppose you could substitute the word, 'n*****' for the phrase and use the same set of justifications, 'old, not meant to be offensive, no shame in being', etc., and you can see how it would sound. I know it wasn't your phrase, but I do find it offensive. I grew up in a violent home. My brother got the worst of it, and it still hurts, 60 years later.

[Newportkrieger]

Originally Posted by chris russell

I suppose you could substitute the word, 'n*****' for the phrase and use the same set of justifications, 'old, not meant to be offensive, no shame in being', etc., and you can see how it would sound. I know it wasn't your phrase, but I do find it offensive. I grew up in a violent home. My brother got the worst of it, and it still hurts, 60 years later.

TOO BAD. The world does not revolve around your personal history. I am sorry you had a bad home life (I did too). That is not the fault of anyone on this forum and your taking your issues out on anyone here, and in public says volumes about you and your inability to overcome one of life's many obstacles.

As for your equating "red headed step child" with the "N-word", you trivialize the African American experience with racism and discrimination. The two are not in the same ball park or even the same universe. I am not going to explain the difference in great detail because everyone reading this thread , except you, will know the difference; one is a colloquial saying, the otherbecame and is a word of hate, used to deprive a people of their humanity.

GROW UP.... this forum is about Rolex watches. Your attempt to hijack it for your personal grievances in life is deplorable. Your commentary was unwarranted and inappropriate in this venue, not to mention a thread about of all things, Cellini dress watches...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by chris russell

I suppose you could substitute the word, 'n*****' for the phrase and use the same set of justifications, 'old, not meant to be offensive, no shame in being', etc., and you can see how it would sound. I know it wasn't your phrase, but I do find it offensive. I grew up in a violent home. My brother got the worst of it, and it still hurts, 60 years later.

Listen if you want to hear stories of childhood abuse, I could entertain you for hours with stories of abuse extending into my young adulthood.

You're being silly and adversarial and hijacking a perfect good thread. I also seem to remember that you have started more than one brouhaha over someone else's unintended slight.

I'm sorry that you've had hardships in your life, but please don't hold the entire world responsible for it.

There are professionals who specialize in helping those who have experience emotional trauma in their lives and there's no shame in seeking that kind of help.

[Mantooth]

I consider the Cellini the ugly duckling of Rolex.* I just can't get on board.

*Personal opinion, don't take offense.

[chris russell]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Listen if you want to hear stories of childhood abuse, I could entertain you for hours with stories of abuse extending into my young adulthood.

You're being silly and adversarial and hijacking a perfect good thread. I also seem to remember that you have started more than one brouhaha over someone else's unintended slight.

I'm sorry that you've had hardships in your life, but please don't hold the entire world responsible for it.

There are professionals who specialize in helping those who have experience emotional trauma in their lives and there's no shame in seeking that kind of help.

Grady, you are a scholar and a gentleman, sir. I have to admit I've learned a lot here, you have wisdom. I shall be seeking help forthwith, (to go with the 27 years of intensive psychotherapy I have already had). There are, of course, a couple of others who exemplified the damage I was writing about by inadvertently revealing the desperate state of their own psyches. But you are a good man. I won't hijack this thread any more than just to say thank you for your wise and gentle counsel.

[toph]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

come on, we all know it is not offensive to anyone. if we all got upset by what everyone said then noone would or could say anthing. free speech is the most important thing we posess. Without it we would not even be on this forum

[Andad]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

One of the funniest posts I have red.


I like the Cellinis but just a bit too small for me IMO.

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by chris russell

What if someone had red hair, and one or even two step-parents? Wouldn't that comment be just as offensive as any racial epithet? Beyond even that, the comment originally is about violence against children. Is that supposed to be funny in this day and age?

To quote James Bond: "You must be joking".

[SCD]

I think these have got to be the prettiest watches I've ever seen...

[Newportkrieger]

Originally Posted by SCD

I think these have got to be the prettiest watches I've ever seen...

The Cellini's I have seen and handled strike me as being some of the beefyist dress watches around.

[rxonmymind]

Originally Posted by SCD

I think these have got to be the prettiest watches I've ever seen...

What model is this one? That's real nice.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by rxonmymind

What model is this one? That's real nice.

That's the Cellinium - solid platinum, manual wind movement, and truly beautiful in the flesh

[Shade]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

That's the Cellinium - solid platinum, manual wind movement, and truly beautiful in the flesh

Must be a fortune erggghhh..

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Shade

Must be a fortune erggghhh..

Retail is about £8000, I think. It's very reasonable, in my opinion!

[chris russell]

I hafta admit, I really appreciate the look of the Cellinium platinum with the black dial. It has a purposeful look that makes 99% of other dress watches look a little preshuss in comparison. I have always wanted one, haven't been able to stretch the budget that far yet. One day...

I do wish it had a sapphire back, though.

[Kokyuryoku]

I really like the Prince line. It's definitely on my wish list.

Originally Posted by SCD

I think these have got to be the prettiest watches I've ever seen...

I love this strap Very classy

[Alcan]

Nancy really likes her red-headed ugly duckling.