Cellini to be banished from the U.S.

[TswaneNguni]

Love the RG moonphase,but dislike the MRSP ...thats why I dont have one.

[77T]

There is nothing official from RUSA according to my nearby AD. But the reps have been hearing from ADs about getting watches that don’t move at retail counters. By “don’t” I should say slow movers.

In that ADs case he was advised to put the Cellini’s in with the Classic/fashion types of Rolexes. Just a marketing suggestion by the reps. I would always see 5-6 same models there for a year or more.

So, on the reason for the empty Cellini slots now happening, have we considered that secondary market sellers might now be required to take 1 or 2 Cellini’s in a package deal for the 1 hot Professional model being sold to them?

If I was an AD doing such things, that’s how I would turn that Cellini inventory quicker.


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[Rrpdc]

Love mine, classy watch and like the larger size than most other dress watches.

[Big Tex Rolex]

I do not know any of this for certain … so I’m just throwing it out there for discussion …

Why would Rolex source Alligator Straps from the USA, to build a Cellini in Switzerland ?

I suspect the Cellini line is being phased out … USA first … due to the lack of demand.

Sad to me, because I think they are beautiful watches, and I hate to see them go.

[lutchki]

Don’t know what the hate is all about. I think they are killer watches and have a very hefty weight to them.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by lutchki

Don’t know what the hate is all about. I think they are killer watches and have a very hefty weight to them.

That is beautiful! Congrats on such a stunning piece!


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[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by lutchki

Don’t know what the hate is all about. I think they are killer watches and have a very hefty weight to them.

Congrats, totally agree. Excellent finish and has nice weight and size at 39 mm.

[muskaroxs]

Originally Posted by lutchki

Don’t know what the hate is all about. I think they are killer watches and have a very hefty weight to them.

That is Class! Love this!


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[Roli4life]

I can live without it.

[seabreeze60]

When I picked up an Explorer several weeks ago, I was wearing a Cellini. The AD SA said that Cellini demand was high and had a decent waitlist.

[lutchki]

Not sure why the waitlist to pay full retail. You can find any Cellini way below list on Chrono24 and eBay.

[DRS Enabled]

Good riddance. Probably the 2nd worst Rolex watch after the Air King.

[jets]

Originally Posted by inadeje

How many of you will miss the Cellini?

What's a Cellini again?

[Rags]

It was never my liking.

[173rdabn]

Always liked them, but I don't need a dress watch. Too bad.

[Nav01L]

Didn’t Obama have one of those?

[Big Tex Rolex]

I think the Rolex Cellini is a beautiful watch.

I do not think you HAVE to wear it with a suit, with Black Tie … to weddings, funerals, formal
parties, etc. … but I do wear it on those occasions.

I find the need to own a dress watch … and love the Rolex Cellini.

And, when you compare the way they look, the durability, and the price, versus other “big” name watch makers, I think the Cellini comes out near the top.




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[Big Tex Rolex]

If you want to “fun it up” / have something that fits dressy and casual, look to the Cellini Moonphase … the best of both worlds …




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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

If you want to “fun it up” / have something that fits dressy and casual, look to the Cellini Moonphase … the best of both worlds …




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This is a gorgeous piece. Weird moon phase but different so I like it


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[P1nky_Up]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

This is a gorgeous piece. Weird moon phase but different so I like it


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I loved it when I had it, but could never really tell what phase the moon was in. So that got old after a bit.

[evo63]

Rolex swing and a miss with the whole Cellini marketing concept.

If Rolex had dropped the Cellini BS and just made a cool dress watch ala the PP Calatrava it would have worked much better IMO.

[MJ EXPLORER]

Originally Posted by evo63

Rolex swing and a miss with the whole Cellini marketing concept.

If Rolex had dropped the Cellini BS and just made a cool dress watch ala the PP Calatrava it would have worked much better IMO.

Interesting take. I think you might be on to something there.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I loved it when I had it, but could never really tell what phase the moon was in. So that got old after a bit.

That’s what I was wondering — cool optic but how to tell phase? That little arrow ?


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[lutchki]

Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I loved it when I had it, but could never really tell what phase the moon was in. So that got old after a bit.

Agree. Moon phase is pretty useless as you can’t really tell. To me it’s there to add color to the dial. And a complication.

[outdoors_guy]

Love the Cellini - somewhere on rolex forums I once said I like the Cellini better than the Daytona. Don’t own either at this point, but I still stand by this opinion. Moreover, for current gray Daytona prices you can get way better pieces.

[WatchesNBlondes]

I won’t miss them. Just not my style.

[DoctorsOrders]

If I had a nickel for every time that this was posted on TRF, I'd be able to buy a Daytona at market price by now lol

FYI I just saw a Cellini in my AD's case...

[MJ EXPLORER]

That's too bad. They are really cool watches....if not a bit too pricey. I'd love to add one to my collection but I'd probably purchase it used.

[zengineer]

Why kill yourself making a highly refined gold watch that will be a slow seller at $40k when you can slap together a basic SS chrono and get the same price?

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[Daytonaboy1977]

Originally Posted by inadeje

While this news will probably evoke celebration on TRF, I have it from a good source that the Cellini line will soon no longer be sold in the United States. Apparently the series will still be sold overseas, in Europe and Asia, since these are apparently the key markets for this variant. I guess U.S buyers could always get the watch abroad, just not here.

How many of you will miss the Cellini?

I was advised quite some time ago that it was due to certain laws in the US forbidding the use of crocodile leather on straps.