1976 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Model 4016 Rare Dial

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1976 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Model 4016 Rare Dial

About the Item

To borrow a line from the 2010 David Fincher film The Social Network: ""Fashion is never finished. It is endlessly evolving."" And in that sense, the Rolex Cellini is by far Rolex’s most fashionable line. Unlike other staples of the brand such as the Submariner or the President, the Cellini constantly seems to be rewriting itself from page one. Never content to simply be another round case on a metal chain strap, each new model’s look is fundamentally different from the last, offering a wide variety of styles that range from conservative to cutting edge. This particular model has a case consisting of vertical 18-karat yellow gold bars; a design choice that seems to say that if time absolutely must be cage, then it may as well be a gilded one. Additional Information: Maker: Rolex Model: 4016 Year: 1976 Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Original Rolex Burgundy Leather Strap Dial: Original Speckled Blue Movement: Manual Case Measurement: 24.7mm X 31.6mm Weight: 34.33g Length: 21.6cm Condition: Pristine Vintage Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase date. Our watches are guaranteed to be of the period, material and manufacturer stated. Any damage due to accidents and/or wear and tear from use is excluded from this warranty. Stephanie Windsor is an independent watch dealer and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored by, associated with and/ or affiliated with the original watch maker brand. Stephanie Windsor only sells pre-owned, vintage and refurbished watches that are subject to one or more of the following: Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts or the replacement of the original watch crystal. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches by Stephanie Windsor.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
Yellow Gold,18k Gold,Gold
Weight:
34.33 g
Case Shape:
Rectangle
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Length: 8.51 in (216 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1976
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1661110928412

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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