The Rolex Cellini represents a distinctly different side of Rolex — one centred on traditional dress-watch elegance rather than the Oyster sports-watch identity that dominates the brand today. This discontinued ladies’ Cellini is crafted with an 18K solid gold case and powered by a manual-winding movement, reflecting a more classical era of Rolex watchmaking that has become increasingly difficult to encounter in the secondary market.
The significance of this example lies heavily in its provenance. It retains its original 2003 Rolex certificate and is further accompanied by a 2025 Rolex Service Card/paper, providing both period documentation and much more recent Rolex service provenance.
It also retains its original Rolex buckle and strap, although the strap shows signs of use. Discontinued Cellini references of this era are already uncommon, but examples accompanied by original papers and later Rolex service documentation are considerably more difficult to source. Pieces like this are sometimes retained within dealers’ archival or “not for sale” collections rather than actively offered.
WLCSG curator note :
This is a Rolex for the collector who looks beyond the familiar Datejust, Daytona and sports references. The combination of a full 18K gold case, traditional manual-winding movement and discontinued Cellini design already gives it a very different character from modern Rolex. What makes this example particularly compelling is the documentation — an original 2003 certificate paired with 2025 Rolex service provenance is exactly the kind of history we like to see preserved with an older timepiece.
PRODUCT INFO
Brand: Rolex
Collection: Cellini
Style: Ladies’ Dress WatchCase
Material: 18K solid gold
Movement: Manual winding
Status: Discontinued
Original Documentation: 2003 Rolex certificate
Service Provenance: 2025 Rolex Service Card/paper
Buckle: Original Rolex buckle
Strap: Original Rolex strap; used condition
Secondary Market Availability: Difficult to source, particularly with this level of provenance
Includes: Original 2003 Rolex certificate & 2025 Rolex service documentation
