An immortal classic, the latest Ladies’ Watch of the Week to be featured is this timeless Rolex Cellini watch. A sub-brand from Rolex, Cellini timepieces were typically fashioned from precious metals and originated in 1975. Easily identified by their excessively thin profile, Cellini watches are invariably the centre of attention within whatever gathering they frequent. Most Cellini watches were unveiled with a groundbreaking square dial that helped to liberate the world of watchmaking from a rigid adherence to a round form, although this classic ladies Cellini has nonetheless returned to a smoothly traditional circular figure.
The ‘Cellini’ name was adopted as an act of homage to Benvenuto Cellini, a renowned Renaissance sculptor and goldsmith to popes and kings, and an influential member of the Mannerism movement that saw its inception at the hands of such iconic artisans as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Despite this daunting heritage, the master whose name each Cellini watch bears would not be disappointed with Rolex’s efforts in his name. Each and every Rolex watch has been fashioned with the utmost attention to technological excellence and breathtaking artistry, and a Cellini watch is truly worthy of one of the esteemed clients of its Renaissance namesake.
The Cellini family has always placed a special emphasis upon elegant design and a superb sense of dress, and this unforgettable Cellini watch is a glittering example of that trend. The case is created from a warm 18 carat lustre polished gold, and this choice of material is repeated upon the pin buckle of the crocodile leather strap. This bracelet has also been perfectly optimised to achieve aesthetical perfection, as its patterned light brown colouration lends the entire timepiece an air of opulence that lives up to its unmatched heritage. Completed with an ivory dial and burnished gold Roman numerals that serve as hour indexes, this Cellini could have easily stepped straight out of the Renaissance years themselves.
Whilst the dial of the Cellini measures in at 24 mm without its styled crown, its height is a truly astonishing 5 mm; a consideration which enables it to undeniably fulfill Rolex’s branding of the Cellini family as the ‘quintessence of elegance’. With a full guarantee and a specially treated scratch-resistant sapphire glass crystal, this ladies’ Cellini has also been equipped to retain its sumptuous aesthetics for the maximum possible timeframe. The Cellini is certainly not a case of style over substance though, as the inner workings of this wristwatch have also been treated to all due care and concentration.
In contrast to many of Rolex’s timepieces, Cellini watches often utilise quartz mechanisms rather than mechanical movements. Despite the prestige that is justly conferred upon mechanical movements, quartz wristwatches are consummately accurate instruments in their own right, and Rolex has undoubtedly selected the ideal movement to serve within this gorgeous dress watch. The timepiece can conform to such a chic form precisely because of the lack of a mechanical movement, and the quartz movement also results in the wristwatch never having to be manually wound. For a dress watch, this is an important consideration, and has allowed Rolex to direct more of their attention to the lavish exterior.
Positively exuding class from every angle or elevation, this Rolex ‘Classic’ Cellini is available today from Banks Lyon for 24 monthly payments of £120 alongside a 20% deposit. We are also pleased to stock a range of Rolex Prince watches, a type of Cellini watch intended for male use, as well as a colossal assortment of luxury Rolex watches from all of their celebrated collections. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our friendly and experienced team on 01524 38 48 58 and we will be happy to discuss your enquiry.
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