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The under-loved, unappreciated, often overlooked Rolex dress watch...

Privateday7
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Sweet...... manual?


Cellini is another orphan line of Rolex dress watch. I wonder how many member in here has Cellini.
 
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Some of the Cellini line are quite small but there are many styles. What is the diameter of this one? I don't have one but there was one (from the 80's or 90's, I think) for sale on the Canadian Watch Collector forum back around Christmas. It was beautiful, very slim but only 30mm in diameter.
 
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Sweet...... manual?


Cellini is another orphan line of Rolex dress watch. I wonder how many member in here has Cellini.

I have one that was given as a 21st birthday present. Lovely blue dial and integrated bracelet, but it always seems like Rolex never seems to know what to do with that line.
 
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I've been looking at the gold precision vintage models. They seem like good value and many appear to have been given as "retirement" watches so haven't been abused over the years.
 
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That’s a stunning piece and a very refreshing example after all the Datejusts and Subs I always see. Hope someone here has more information on this piece.

Edit: Do you have better pictures? It almost looks like if the Rolex logo on the caseback has been laser-edged.
 
SkunkPrince
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If Rolex actually made watches that looked like that instead of the ugly stuff they're making today, I would own one.
 
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If Rolex actually made watches that looked like that instead of the ugly stuff they're making today, I would own one.
Ahhhh, finally a Rolex The Skunkprince likes! ::psy::
 
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This one is a mess, but the movement appears ok. i traded another watch for it Not sure if I should put it in a shadow box to hang on the wall or get it fixed. The pink gold plating matches the dial nicely.
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SkunkPrince
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My friend the Rolex watchmaker says old stuff that comes into the store must be serviced in the factory.
 
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My friend the Rolex watchmaker says old stuff that comes into the store must be serviced in the factory.
Yeah, so they can throw it in the trash and tell you to get on the list for a new one.
My old boss sent his ‘61 GMT back to Rolex 4 times during its life. His last attempt was in 2005 and they sent it back with a letter saying it was too old and he should buy a new one- the letter was actually pretty funny (mentioned something about how many ticks it had beaten during its life).
He brought it to my independent, non-authorized Rolex watchmaker who tracked down all the parts it needed via his network of collectors, other independents and ex-Rolex service providers, and got that watch running COCS for $500.
 
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He brought it to my independent, non-authorized Rolex watchmaker who tracked down all the parts it needed via his network of collectors, other independents and ex-Rolex service providers, and got that watch running COCS for $500.
Unfortunately, sooner or later those parts won't be available anymore.
 
SkunkPrince
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One good thing about Omega... they don't care how old it is, you give them your watch and $1500 and you'll get it back like new.
 
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Unfortunately, sooner or later those parts won't be available anymore.
Agreed- it is a problem of a quickly diminishing supply. As the supply of NOS parts dry up, watches will start being cannibalized for parts that are perfectly healthy, but share movements with much more expensive watches (like my lovely little OPD sharing parts with 70’s submariners- keep your hands off my reversing wheel!!).
I am wondering at what point the aftermarket will step in. Although we all hate “fake parts”, if there is a void in the market- someone will step in. If it’s a matter of one of my watches sitting broken for years while I search for an NLA part that if I’m lucky, I would have to sell a testicle to get- or an aftermarket part- I know which one I’m going with....call me a pragmatist.
 
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Not bad, but not in the same league as a vintage Constellation or a JLC.
 
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