Daytona vs Cellini

[glhglh]

Purchased my Daytona 6263 in 77 for $675, five years later, I purchased my Cellini 4112 for $2200. The Daytona is worth 40-60 times the purchase price, the Cellini about the same as the purchase price.

Anyone know why the Cellini line has not caught on?

[Mickey®]

It's just no what most think of as a Rolex. So I guess we can blame Rolex marketing department!?

[joe100]

If I was looking for a dressier watch Rolex wouldn't be my first choice. They just aren't as recognized

[Tools]

Originally Posted by glhglh

Purchased my Daytona 6263 in 77 for $675, five years later, I purchased my Cellini 4112 for $2200. The Daytona is worth 40-60 times the purchase price, the Cellini about the same as the purchase price.

Anyone know why the Cellini line has not caught on?

Kind of odd comparing a Newman Daytona to a standard Cellini..

The King Midas and early Prince Cellinis are worth a bit..

[glhglh]

Might seem so now, but when I bought them 30+ years ago, the Daytona wasn't considered that much.

[financeman]

The Daytona has increased in value dramatically over the last few years. I agree with others that Rolex marketing just concentrated more on the Daytona style watches over the Cellini.

[dsio]

Trouble with the older Cellini's is you've got IWC Cal 89s, Zenith Cal 135s, a plethora of Omega Constellations, Seamasters, and De Villes, and a ton of beautifully made Longines' that are powered by far better made and finished movements, have more elegantly designed cases, and a much better history in the dress watch segment.

And you can get an IWC Cal 89 for under $1k.

[landroverking]

Dress Vs. Sport.