Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch

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Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch in an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a silver-tone textured dial, gold … Read more Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch in an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a silver-tone textured dial, gold baton indices, Rolex crown logo, and "Cellini" script signature, paired with an aftermarket 14K yellow gold frosted integral brick-pattern bracelet. Total length is 7 inches with a 26mm case width.

Product Specifications:
Item Type: Vintage Dress Watch
Brand: Rolex
Collection: Cellini
Model Number: Cellini
Serial Number: 24*****
Year: 1970
Case Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (aftermarket)
Case Width: 26mm
Total Length: 7 inches
Total Weight: 56 grams
Movement: Manual wind
Dial: Silver-tone textured with gold baton hour markers
Indices: Gold baton / applied bar markers
Bezel Type: Smooth, integrated cushion-shaped
Bezel Color: Yellow gold, frosted/textured finish
Band Material: 14K yellow gold aftermarket integral brick-pattern bracelet
Band Color: Yellow gold
Features: Manual-wind movement, Rolex crown at 12, "Cellini" script, "Rolex Geneve" text, Swiss made designation
Style: Vintage dress watch, integrated bracelet, cushion case

About The Rolex Cellini
The Rolex Cellini collection stands apart from Rolex's sportier references as the maison's purest expression of dress watchmaking, named after the celebrated Renaissance master Benvenuto Cellini whose goldsmithing legacy defined luxury craftsmanship for centuries. Launched in the late 1960s, the Cellini was conceived as a refined counterpoint to the Datejust and Submariner, prioritizing elegant case shapes, precious metal construction, and understated dials over tool-watch utility. The references produced between 1969 and 1975 are among the most sought-after by vintage Rolex collectors, as they represent the earliest and purest iterations of the Cellini concept — slim, hand-wound, and crafted entirely from gold. The cushion-shaped case of this 1970 example is a hallmark of the era's design language, with its softly squared silhouette sitting low and comfortably on the wrist in a way that few modern watches can replicate. For the discerning collector, a vintage Cellini from this period represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Rolex history that prioritizes artistry and restraint over status signaling. See less