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bob sims · 3 December 2021, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

Not discontinuing the Cellini. Discontinuing the sale of the Cellini in the United States.

If it is sold outside the US it will be resold to the US.

Robf52 · 3 December 2021, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

Hard to believe there are more aligator straps in Europe than USA.

There are 1.3 million aligators walking around here in FL. Aligator hunting season starts August 15 and ends on November 1. Just about every restaraunt down here has some form of aligator dish on the menu.

There are another 2 million in Louisiana.

Agree. No reason to protect alligators.

garyk · 3 December 2021, 07:27 AM

What, can’t get one, now I’m thinking about it lol.

Sylvia · 3 December 2021, 07:32 AM

I did not know about this at all.

S7gpt · 3 December 2021, 08:24 AM

and just like that i'm starting to like these watches !

inadeje · 3 December 2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by S7gpt

and just like that i'm starting to like these watches !

Its only the US where they won’t be sold any longer. I assume you’re from Leeds, West Yorkshire? If so the UK (and Europe) still gets the Cellini line

S7gpt · 3 December 2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

Its only the US where they won’t be sold any longer. I assume you’re from Leeds, West Yorkshire? If so the UK (and Europe) still gets the Cellini line

but the Uk may follow - FOMO ...

1100evomonster · 3 December 2021, 09:24 AM

It is partly true. From what I know it is due to the fact that alligator is protected in some parts of the US. For that reason Rolex has not been able to supply straps for Cellinis.

7enderbender · 3 December 2021, 09:36 AM

Calling tall tale on this.

Tools · 3 December 2021, 09:38 AM

Rolex did this with Tudor for a few decades, and it only returned a short time ago.

When Tudor was reintroduced, it took off like a rocket, so they have some history that tells them that this may be a good business move.

ks58 · 3 December 2021, 09:43 AM

Makes sense. Just not a great model overall.

lutchki · 3 December 2021, 11:18 AM

I heard from AD in the US a couple of months back at all Cellini besides for the moonphase are being discontinued.

vipereaper30 · 3 December 2021, 11:45 AM

Good news particularly if they offset with additional sport watch shipments!

Pw92676 · 3 December 2021, 12:22 PM

So what are we gonna have to buy so that we can get on the list for a ladies dj now??

lava flow · 3 December 2021, 08:13 PM

Alligator straps are totally legal under CITES rules if source is proven to be legitimate as are those from the USA

as are crocodile straps from Australia from farmed crocodiles which are CITES approved

i have a white gold daydate with alligator strap purchased only a few years ago

non story regarding straps - the Cellini i have no idea?

HogwldFLTR · 3 December 2021, 08:19 PM

Driver8 · 3 December 2021, 08:22 PM

I do hope all you fellas suddenly talking about FOMO are just kidding.

lutchki · 4 December 2021, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1100evomonster

It is partly true. From what I know it is due to the fact that alligator is protected in some parts of the US. For that reason Rolex has not been able to supply straps for Cellinis.

Every other brand seems to be managing

fskywalker · 4 December 2021, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

Gators aren’t an endangered species but a Rolex Daytona or a Rolex GMT certainly are.

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Avs Fan · 4 December 2021, 02:40 AM

I like them as much as any dress watch, just no use for dress watches right now.

Tavli3 · 4 December 2021, 02:50 AM

To think Rolex would discontinue a watch because of an alligator strap is ridiculous. Simply change the strap. If indeed they are canceling it it’s cause of poor sales.

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envuks · 4 December 2021, 02:56 AM

I wonder if this includes the moon phase version as well. I always liked that one

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alphadweller · 4 December 2021, 08:22 PM

Purely based on looks, the current line is not for me. Some older models are quite interesting, but generally speaking, I prefer several other brands when it comes to a proper dress piece.

Krash · 4 December 2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

Purely based on looks, the current line is not for me. Some older models are quite interesting, but generally speaking, I prefer several other brands when it comes to a proper dress piece.

I agree.

They could do better and maybe they will.

They could completely revamp the Cellini line of watches.

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TswaneNguni · 9 January 2022, 06:49 PM

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

77T · 10 January 2022, 12:15 AM

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 · 10 January 2022, 01:48 AM

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

Big Tex Rolex · 10 January 2022, 02:14 AM

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 · 10 January 2022, 03:13 AM

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

Roli4life · 10 January 2022, 03:16 AM

I can live without it.

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10 January 2022, 12:15 AM	#56
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Cellini to be banished from the U.S. 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 December 2021, 07:32 AM	#34
Sylvia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Utah Posts: 11	I did not know about this at all.

3 December 2021, 08:24 AM	#35
S7gpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Leeds Watch: 126610ln YM37 wife Posts: 553	and just like that i'm starting to like these watches !

3 December 2021, 09:24 AM	#38
1100evomonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1	It is partly true. From what I know it is due to the fact that alligator is protected in some parts of the US. For that reason Rolex has not been able to supply straps for Cellinis.

3 December 2021, 09:36 AM	#39
7enderbender "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 976	Calling tall tale on this.

3 December 2021, 09:43 AM	#41
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Makes sense. Just not a great model overall.

3 December 2021, 11:18 AM	#42
lutchki Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: US Posts: 110	I heard from AD in the US a couple of months back at all Cellini besides for the moonphase are being discontinued.

3 December 2021, 11:45 AM	#43
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: Tennessee USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,263	Good news particularly if they offset with additional sport watch shipments!

3 December 2021, 12:22 PM	#44
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	So what are we gonna have to buy so that we can get on the list for a ladies dj now??

3 December 2021, 08:13 PM	#45
lava flow Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: UK Posts: 108	Alligator straps are totally legal under CITES rules if source is proven to be legitimate as are those from the USA as are crocodile straps from Australia from farmed crocodiles which are CITES approved i have a white gold daydate with alligator strap purchased only a few years ago non story regarding straps - the Cellini i have no idea?

3 December 2021, 08:22 PM	#47
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	I do hope all you fellas suddenly talking about FOMO are just kidding.

4 December 2021, 02:40 AM	#50
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,512	I like them as much as any dress watch, just no use for dress watches right now.

4 December 2021, 02:50 AM	#51
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	To think Rolex would discontinue a watch because of an alligator strap is ridiculous. Simply change the strap. If indeed they are canceling it it’s cause of poor sales. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 December 2021, 08:22 PM	#53
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Purely based on looks, the current line is not for me. Some older models are quite interesting, but generally speaking, I prefer several other brands when it comes to a proper dress piece.

9 January 2022, 06:49 PM	#55
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Love the RG moonphase,but dislike the MRSP ...thats why I dont have one.

10 January 2022, 01:48 AM	#57
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Love mine, classy watch and like the larger size than most other dress watches. Attached Images

10 January 2022, 02:14 AM	#58
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,574	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.

10 January 2022, 03:13 AM	#59
lutchki Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: US Posts: 110	Don’t know what the hate is all about. I think they are killer watches and have a very hefty weight to them.

10 January 2022, 03:16 AM	#60
Roli4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,079	I can live without it.

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