Hi,
I know we mostly talk about Sports watches and vintage Rolex here...
But I like to post some fresh shots of the Cellini line!
To me the Cellini line is the “forgotten” son of Rolex. Not often see or discussed, not many ask about it either…
And when Cellini is mentioned, often it is the Prince model, due to its rectangular shape it stands out more from the others…
On Rolex home page they write “Elegance and Nobility”. When I read that I smiled, I smiled because that is not two words that come to my mind when I think Rolex!
When I think Rolex, I think tool watch, sports watch, Oyster, patina… But that is maybe not that strange since I am mostly looking at vintage Rolex watches.
Only time I would use “Elegance” is together with words like “raw” or “sporty”… And “Nobility”? Na, not even close to my picture of Rolex!
That is why I like to revisit brands and look at their entire collection! To get reminded, but also to get a feeling of where they are heading.
“Elegance and Nobility”
Yes, when I look at the new Cellini line, I understand more where these words come from.
Cellini Date, Rose Gold:
The 39 mm case, sensual rounded lugs, the multi layered bezel… All very elegant! The Guilloche pattern that starts from the center of the dial and all the way on to the bezel.
Applied index, Date dial at three. The pattern from the bezel is reflected on the back as well…
Notice the non-Rolex characteristic crown.
To me, this is a very non-Rolex Rolex. Yes, it is a Rolex, but no, it doesn’t look like a Rolex.
Cellini Dual Time, White Gold:
Dual time at six. Day/night indicator included in the dual time dial at nine. If you look closely you see the Sun just coming out.
I see the Rolex crown, but is the only thing telling me that this is a Rolex. The dauphin hands are another detail that is not very Rolex-like…
The case back is rounded; I get a bit of “bubble back” resemblance here. A bit surprised to see the case back clean without even an engraving. I was not expecting a see through case back, but would have expected it to at least say Rolex on the back…
What do I think about the new Cellini line?
Well, to me it IS a very elegant watch line! Nobel? I am not sure, but I may not be the right person to recognize nobility…
The line also has a time only version, plus the Prince. All in all I think Rolex have made some good efforts to make a more classic elegant watch! The dual time I really like!
But in the making a lot of what is “Rolex” to me was lost…
When I see these watches I do think “very nice looking watch”… But I don’t think “very nice looking Rolex”!
All this is of course my very personal view…
What’s your view?
Best
Blomman
This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-02-12 04:14:44