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zengineer · 12 July 2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rlx123

If Rolex squeeze in a sky dweller complication and bracelet, I would consider buying.

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I am not that hung up on "rules" but I think dress watches generally are expected to have no complications with the possible exception of a seconds hand, and a leather strap.

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KaVo8 · 12 July 2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Wow, so even Obama can't get a Pepsi or Daytona without bundling?!?!

Lol!

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rlx123 · 12 July 2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

I am not that hung up on "rules" but I think dress watches generally are expected to have no complications with the possible exception of a seconds hand, and a leather strap.

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I disagree on this. I think Rolex has many more than enough models that simply have hours/minutes/seconds that can be used for formal dress watches like daydate and datejust. I really think the Cellini can be dedicated to high horology with perpetual calendar like the A Lange & Sohne.

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rlx123 · 12 July 2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KaVo8

I think once upon a time Rolex couldn’t give away the Daytona! I enjoy wearing my Cellini just fine.

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I like the idea of a date hand. On most watches you see the date shown as a number, but this format I can see the number but get a visual snap shot of what fraction of the month is remaining. Just by glancing at the watch.

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Mifune · 12 July 2021, 02:17 PM

I am VERY fond of Cellini and will be an owner someday. I really dont get the luke warm reception from the masses.

That moonphase GMT is to die for

polaris72 · 12 July 2021, 03:31 PM

Cellini’s time is still coming…soon there will be time when they will also become an unobtainium.

msg315 · 13 July 2021, 12:36 AM

Cellini’s are gorgeous! I have Caltrava’s and other “dress” pieces and this Time Only is my favorite, by far! You need to see/wear to appreciate. Perfect balance and presence. Dial lay out is genius. So underrated. This site is all about SS tool/sport hype

watches. You won’t get any love for dress watches let alone Cellini’s here. Go try one on.

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Driver8 · 13 July 2021, 01:02 AM

I must be honest but I never get all the assertions that there are always "X number of other dress watches to have before a Cellini". A formal dress watch by its very nature is usually very simple with just time only. Most don't have a date but it's acceptable, and perhaps even an additional discrete complication like a moonphase. IMO a chronograph or even a perpetual calendar is not remotely a true dress watch, so if we're essentially talking about 3 handers in PM cases on leather straps, I would say that Cellinis are simple, well-made and well-finished dress watches that are not badly priced for what you get.

Obviously yes you have to like the aesthetic, but I personally fail to see what prevents them from being able to stand next to all these other so called "better" options.

BDL · 13 July 2021, 02:13 AM

I am amazed at how much I have been wearing what I always thought of as an oddball. It wears so well. I am looking to sell a couple of watches simply because between my 114060 and this Cellini, nothing else makes it out of the box.

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Annan · 13 July 2021, 03:17 AM

A Cellini Date, rose gold/silver dial/brown strap is on my short list.

zengineer · 13 July 2021, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rlx123

I disagree on this. I think Rolex has many more than enough models that simply have hours/minutes/seconds that can be used for formal dress watches like daydate and datejust. I really think the Cellini can be dedicated to high horology with perpetual calendar like the A Lange & Sohne.

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You are not really disagreeing or even responding to anything I said. A day date by definition has more complications than time..it has the day and date.
I made no comment about what Cellini should try to become.

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TswaneNguni · 13 July 2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KaVo8

Beautiful !

SoylentGreenChi · 13 July 2021, 08:39 AM

I’ve never seen this version, and it’s stunning. Thank you for sharing!

usmc_k9_vet · 13 July 2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KaVo8

I think once upon a time Rolex couldn’t give away the Daytona! I enjoy wearing my Cellini just fine.

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Absolutely stunning watch and a fantastic photo!

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GMT Aviator · 13 July 2021, 09:02 AM

I really like the Cellini line and am considering a dual time.

I understand the dress watch rules of the road, but I actually don’t like how thin some of the alternatives are. Whilst I do not want a thick gold dress watch, I think the Cellinis strike a nice balance of elegant case design, appropriate wrist presence, and beautiful dials.

They can be used as a dress watch as well as a daily.

What’s not to like?

1sttimerolex · 13 July 2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

I have started my search for a dress watch, and have quickly focused on either a Patek or a Lange. That said, I think the Cellini is a lovely piece. The Cellini got on my radar again this week as I looked at the official Obama portraits that are visiting the Art Institute of Chicago, as President Obama is wearing a Cellini in his portrait:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pr...-cellini-watch

I was literally going to post this! He was also at a bball game years ago (soon after leaving office) wearing a cellini. It looks good on him

KaVo8 · 13 July 2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Beautiful !

Cheers!

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KaVo8 · 13 July 2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Absolutely stunning watch and a fantastic photo!

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Thank you. Cheers

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rlx123 · 13 July 2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

You are not really disagreeing or even responding to anything I said. A day date by definition has more complications than time..it has the day and date.
I made no comment about what Cellini should try to become.

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I just refuted your comment about a dress watch should be just telling time. I quote you “…I think dress watches are generally expected to have no complications…”. showed you an example of A Lange & Sohne, a perpetual calendar that is a dress watch that’s does more than tell time. If your point is not about what cellini should be then you really don’t have a point.

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Rado63 · 13 July 2021, 11:44 AM

I like the Cellini, but if you want a pure dress watch, potential buyers probably think other brands before they think Cellini.

Arlchrono · 13 July 2021, 06:02 PM

therThe beauty of Cellini is amazing, but brands are also doing a great if not greater job when it comes to leather dress watches.

13 July 2021, 03:17 AM	#40
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	A Cellini Date, rose gold/silver dial/brown strap is on my short list. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

13 July 2021, 11:44 AM	#50
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	I like the Cellini, but if you want a pure dress watch, potential buyers probably think other brands before they think Cellini. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

12 July 2021, 02:17 PM	#35
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	I am VERY fond of Cellini and will be an owner someday. I really dont get the luke warm reception from the masses. That moonphase GMT is to die for

12 July 2021, 03:31 PM	#36
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Cellini’s time is still coming…soon there will be time when they will also become an unobtainium.

13 July 2021, 12:36 AM	#37
msg315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: usa Posts: 201	Cellini’s are gorgeous! I have Caltrava’s and other “dress” pieces and this Time Only is my favorite, by far! You need to see/wear to appreciate. Perfect balance and presence. Dial lay out is genius. So underrated. This site is all about SS tool/sport hype watches. You won’t get any love for dress watches let alone Cellini’s here. Go try one on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2021, 01:02 AM	#38
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,850	I must be honest but I never get all the assertions that there are always "X number of other dress watches to have before a Cellini". A formal dress watch by its very nature is usually very simple with just time only. Most don't have a date but it's acceptable, and perhaps even an additional discrete complication like a moonphase. IMO a chronograph or even a perpetual calendar is not remotely a true dress watch, so if we're essentially talking about 3 handers in PM cases on leather straps, I would say that Cellinis are simple, well-made and well-finished dress watches that are not badly priced for what you get. Obviously yes you have to like the aesthetic, but I personally fail to see what prevents them from being able to stand next to all these other so called "better" options.

13 July 2021, 02:13 AM	#39
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	I am amazed at how much I have been wearing what I always thought of as an oddball. It wears so well. I am looking to sell a couple of watches simply because between my 114060 and this Cellini, nothing else makes it out of the box. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2021, 08:39 AM	#43
SoylentGreenChi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: États-Unis Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn Posts: 872	I’ve never seen this version, and it’s stunning. Thank you for sharing!

13 July 2021, 09:02 AM	#45
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,297	I really like the Cellini line and am considering a dual time. I understand the dress watch rules of the road, but I actually don’t like how thin some of the alternatives are. Whilst I do not want a thick gold dress watch, I think the Cellinis strike a nice balance of elegant case design, appropriate wrist presence, and beautiful dials. They can be used as a dress watch as well as a daily. What’s not to like?

13 July 2021, 06:02 PM	#51
Arlchrono Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 104	therThe beauty of Cellini is amazing, but brands are also doing a great if not greater job when it comes to leather dress watches.

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