1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4108

Name: 1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4108
Brand: Rolex
Price: 14200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k Yellow Gold Model 4108 Serial 4320XXX Manual Wind Chocolate Brown Rolex Strap c.1976 Made in Switzerland 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 Cellini is by far Rolex’s most fashionable line. Unlike other staples of the brand such as the Submariner or the Presidential, the Cellini constantly seems to be rewriting itself from page one. Never content to simply be another round case on a metal chain band, 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, the Vintage Cellini, is celebrated for its sleek rectangular case and graceful rounded corners. The lovely champagne dial is finished with a rich chocolate alligator strap. The Cellini is for those who love the art of fashion and appreciate the fine details, elegant lines, and tones that catch the light just so. A reminder that the best does not have to boast loudly but comes in on time - refined and flawless. Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this 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, replacement of the original watch crystal with aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.

Creator:

Rolex

Case Material:

18k Gold,Yellow Gold

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Rectangle

Movement:

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1976

Condition:

Very good vintage condition.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1661122071422

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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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