ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Earl · 1 June 2005, 11:13 PM

Why is it we don't see many Cellini models on peoples wrists?

dman · 1 June 2005, 11:17 PM

Because it is a straight dress watch that has a stigma as less than a Rolex. I know two guys that wear them as daily wearers, I see them everyday. kinda odd since they are the only two people I know that own a Cellini.

Earl · 1 June 2005, 11:53 PM

:o) would you ever consider owning one?

mbogo · 2 June 2005, 12:36 AM

Earl,

I only know one person who has a Cellini; he bought his the same time I got my TT Sub.

He cannot wear a bracelet (nickel allergies, I think), and at the time, Rolex didn't offer its Oyster watches on straps. So he bought a Danaos.

It's a nice watch, and I am sure it is well made, but paying $4500 for a Cellini strikes me as foolish, when you can get a JLC, IWC, UN, or G-P for the same price.

Would I own one? Sure, but not at that price point.

George

Time2time · 12 March 2013, 01:22 AM

If I was to get a Rolex dress watch I wouldn't go the Cellini route.
DJ or Milgauss for me!

Mystro · 12 March 2013, 01:29 AM

It is a Rolex and a Rolex movement inside.. I am not sure why the Cellini is thought of less lf a Rolex, other than the generic "status symbol " isnt attached to it like the more traitional models. Perhaps if you dont like the status symbol attached to your watch and like the history and company of Rolex, maybe the Cellini Rolex is what you should be wearing, they are a beautiful watch....

Sous · 12 March 2013, 01:31 AM

The Cellini line are beautiful watches, and always have been. Some of the vintage pieces can be had for $1500, and you can get a great looking solid gold watch with a Rolex movement at a nice price.

I think the issue with collectors regarding the Cellini is the size--most are around 33mm, or smaller.

77T · 12 March 2013, 10:03 AM

In the past 7 years, while this thread lay dormant, I can honestly say I haven't given the Cellini a thought.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 March 2013, 10:14 AM

Although I am a big fan of the Cellini line and would love a vintage Rolex Prince, I must say...

datejusting · 12 March 2013, 11:18 AM

They are dress watches and are not very durable, and have little or no water resistance.
Not what most people are looking for.

rodrob59 · 12 March 2013, 12:39 PM

Maybe if I wore a tux a couple times a week. Otherwise, just too dressy for me.

mmmk604 · 12 March 2013, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodrob59

Maybe if I wore a tux a couple times a week. Otherwise, just too dressy for me.

If I wore a suit every day for work, I might consider one.
But a DJ would also do the trick

Miguel Alvarez · 15 March 2013, 11:15 PM

I've been looking at these recently but like most have come to the conclusion I'd hardly wear it. They do look nice though.

DrLindaPhD · 16 March 2013, 05:43 PM

I love my Cellini - but, then again, I'm not a guy - I wear a man's very pale rose gold vintage Cellini - it's my new favorite

DrLindaPhD · 16 March 2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Although I am a big fan of the Cellini line and would love a vintage Rolex Prince, I must say...

Oh Carl, Cellini gets so little air time on here, let's let it roll ! ! !

Kingair · 16 March 2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

In the past 7 years, while this thread lay dormant, I can honestly say I haven't given the Cellini a thought.

x 2 . . . .

And actually I don't like the design / models . . .

As Linda mentioned . . . for a Lady . . .

HAGWe all

Jocke · 16 March 2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

Why is it we don't see many Cellini models on peoples wrists?

It's because you don't visit The Blue Oyster Club.

webprint · 21 March 2013, 02:24 AM

I am considering buying one as a wear a suit daily and have been looking for a watch that not many people own/wear. The Cellini looks like a good option and the price point has been decreasing so I'm on the hunt.

Brandon(phila) · 21 March 2013, 04:12 AM

No Date, too dressy, expensive (b/c precious metals)
......but I do like the Prince if I ever needed to wear a tux.

hsfrank · 21 March 2013, 06:17 AM

My Cellini was the first Rolex I could afford. I bought is used and recently serviced. It is a 4033 manual wind that has seved me well. I wear it on more dressy occasions. Value wise I think it is a great line if you buy used.

Rock · 21 March 2013, 09:21 PM

I think the Cellini line, particularly the earlier ones, are great looking watches.
I concede that my gold/champagne face is not a daily wearer, but some of the others like the white face 3833, 5112, 5115, 5116 look just fine as a daily wearer. I will probably look for one of these at some time in the future as they are such bargains on the used market compared to other Models. A really understated and comfortable model that would suit people who work in an office.
I don't follow the criticism that they are not robust.

Alcan · 21 March 2013, 09:44 PM

Nancy's sees daylight once a week or so.

1 June 2005, 11:13 PM	#1
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Cellini Why is it we don't see many Cellini models on peoples wrists?

12 March 2013, 01:29 AM	#6
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,513	It is a Rolex and a Rolex movement inside.. I am not sure why the Cellini is thought of less lf a Rolex, other than the generic "status symbol " isnt attached to it like the more traitional models. Perhaps if you dont like the status symbol attached to your watch and like the history and company of Rolex, maybe the Cellini Rolex is what you should be wearing, they are a beautiful watch.... __________________

12 March 2013, 10:03 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	In the past 7 years, while this thread lay dormant, I can honestly say I haven't given the Cellini a thought. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 March 2013, 10:14 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Although I am a big fan of the Cellini line and would love a vintage Rolex Prince, I must say... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

12 March 2013, 12:39 PM	#11
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Maybe if I wore a tux a couple times a week. Otherwise, just too dressy for me. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

1 June 2005, 11:17 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Because it is a straight dress watch that has a stigma as less than a Rolex. I know two guys that wear them as daily wearers, I see them everyday. kinda odd since they are the only two people I know that own a Cellini.

1 June 2005, 11:53 PM	#3
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	:o) would you ever consider owning one?

2 June 2005, 12:36 AM	#4
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	Earl, I only know one person who has a Cellini; he bought his the same time I got my TT Sub. He cannot wear a bracelet (nickel allergies, I think), and at the time, Rolex didn't offer its Oyster watches on straps. So he bought a Danaos. It's a nice watch, and I am sure it is well made, but paying $4500 for a Cellini strikes me as foolish, when you can get a JLC, IWC, UN, or G-P for the same price. Would I own one? Sure, but not at that price point. George

12 March 2013, 01:22 AM	#5
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	If I was to get a Rolex dress watch I wouldn't go the Cellini route. DJ or Milgauss for me!

12 March 2013, 01:31 AM	#7
Sous "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 307	The Cellini line are beautiful watches, and always have been. Some of the vintage pieces can be had for $1500, and you can get a great looking solid gold watch with a Rolex movement at a nice price. I think the issue with collectors regarding the Cellini is the size--most are around 33mm, or smaller.

12 March 2013, 11:18 AM	#10
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	They are dress watches and are not very durable, and have little or no water resistance. Not what most people are looking for.

15 March 2013, 11:15 PM	#13
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	I've been looking at these recently but like most have come to the conclusion I'd hardly wear it. They do look nice though.

16 March 2013, 05:43 PM	#14
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I love my Cellini - but, then again, I'm not a guy - I wear a man's very pale rose gold vintage Cellini - it's my new favorite Attached Images

21 March 2013, 02:24 AM	#18
webprint "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Watch: Can't choose Posts: 9	I am considering buying one as a wear a suit daily and have been looking for a watch that not many people own/wear. The Cellini looks like a good option and the price point has been decreasing so I'm on the hunt.

21 March 2013, 04:12 AM	#19
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	No Date, too dressy, expensive (b/c precious metals) ......but I do like the Prince if I ever needed to wear a tux.

21 March 2013, 06:17 AM	#20
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	My Cellini was the first Rolex I could afford. I bought is used and recently serviced. It is a 4033 manual wind that has seved me well. I wear it on more dressy occasions. Value wise I think it is a great line if you buy used. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

21 March 2013, 09:21 PM	#21
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I think the Cellini line, particularly the earlier ones, are great looking watches. I concede that my gold/champagne face is not a daily wearer, but some of the others like the white face 3833, 5112, 5115, 5116 look just fine as a daily wearer. I will probably look for one of these at some time in the future as they are such bargains on the used market compared to other Models. A really understated and comfortable model that would suit people who work in an office. I don't follow the criticism that they are not robust. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

21 March 2013, 09:44 PM	#22
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Nancy's sees daylight once a week or so. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)