Inspired by the Italian artist Benvenuto Cellini and his work, Rolex Cellini was introduced in the 1960s as a line of sophisticated dress watches. At the time, Cellini was the only style in Rolex’s repertoire that focused solely on aesthetics and luxury, being a time-only watch. Mostly rendered in 18k gold with pure lines and in a harmonious silhouette, Cellini was that elegant wristwatch that could be easily worn with dinner jackets, elegantly slipping under a shirt’s cuff. Of course, today’s Cellini is a lot more functional with its latest models equipped with a moonphase complication in addition to date.

Here we have a vintage Rolex Cellini from circa 1970 in precious 18k yellow gold. From every angle, the watch exudes perfection. It is finely finished with the case featuring smooth curves and a squared profile. The slender but angled lugs hug the wrist most effortlessly. It comes with a complementing champagne dial signed with ‘Rolex’ and ‘Cellini’ in clear text and is furnished with a slender, matching handset. It is free of any markers for a muted vein. Attention to detail can be observed in the refined markings that grace the bezel; each engraving looks highly precise and elegant. The crown comes marked with the Rolex logo.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.