Rolex Cellini Dual time: bought it 3 years ago. A very understated, elegant and underrated watch. The Cellini line is probably the only one you can get without a waiting list (LOL). I own several dress watches (Vacheron Ultra fine, Patek Philippe Calatrav...
On the Cellini models, I truly appreciate the one with the moon phase. I just do not think it is « worth » the price point compared to other brands. So I’ll wait until the price goes down in the preowned market.
My walk of life, discovering and buying watches. First, i own no Rolex. I can afford a Rolex, so what i do is read myself into the subject. Sure, i saw a Cellini and think most of the time, ok it’s a Rolex watch. Looking at a submariner model. Aaa that’s ...
compared to steel models (when they were available). The watch is pretty much perfect and IMHO even better than many other more expensive classic dress watches.
There's a lot to like as Christianch states. The 39mm size wears perfectly, the weight is substantial enough so you always know there's a watch on your wrist, the finishing is Rolex quality and the dial details are subtle refined.
I fear that market's infatuation with Steel sports watches, and with power models, means that all brands are defined by 1 or 2 lines... and few are ready to venture outside of them (i'm guilty myself). Therefore Rolex somehow cornered itself with the succ...
The design, Rolex quality and price point relative to similar dress watches was also a plus for me. The fact that there do not seem to be any brand ambassadors or celebrities promoting the Cellini line may be a factor and although I don't pay much attenti...