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Old 17 December 2017, 03:17 AM   #1
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Why are the new Cellini's so expensive?

Looking thru the Rolex web-site I found that the Rolex Cellini is up to $17,900 list!! Anyone have an opinion on this style?
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Old 17 December 2017, 03:48 AM   #2
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Looking thru the Rolex web-site I found that the Rolex Cellini is up to $17,900 list!! Anyone have an opinion on this style?
They seem pretty reasonable for a gold rolex dress watch, imho. How much are DD on straps again?
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Old 17 December 2017, 03:53 AM   #3
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It seems to me that the Cellini line is reasonably priced, although they are way out of my league.

The Cellini Time is MSRP $15,200.

Cellini watches don't get the respect they deserve in my opinion.
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Old 17 December 2017, 04:28 AM   #4
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I'm not trying to justify the price tag just providing some thoughts on why the watch commands a premium price

✓ The off centre secondary date dial rather than the date window adds horological sophistication & personality
✓The beautiful "rayon flamme de la gloire" Guilloche engraved dial
✓ 18K WG or Everose casing
✓ American Alligator for the straps, the same exotic skins Hermes uses for their very expensive alligator ( or Himalayan crocodile ) Birkin handbags. Source : TV reality show Swamp People on History channel
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Old 17 December 2017, 04:38 AM   #5
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I briefly considered one. I decided I wanted a more versatile watch and one I could safely get wet.

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Old 17 December 2017, 06:37 AM   #6
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Cheaper and MUCH better (reliable, durable) movement than a similar Patek Philippe, except that for some sad reason the new Cellini has been designed big, bulky, heavy, unwieldy on the wrist. I’d buy one in a heart beat if it were 38.5 mm or less and flat. In other words, I’d buy one if it were an elegant watch and not a hockey puck on the wrist.
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Old 17 December 2017, 06:40 AM   #7
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I briefly considered one. I decided I wanted a more versatile watch and one I could safely get wet.

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The new Cellini, except for the leather strap, can get as wet as you want it to. It is 50 or even 100 meters water resistant. I need to check exactly how much.
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Old 17 December 2017, 06:42 AM   #8
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The new Cellini, except for the leather strap, can get as wet as you want it to. It is 50 or even 100 meters water resistant. I need to check exactly how much.
I specifically worried about the leather strap. I like to bathe with my timepieces.

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Old 17 December 2017, 07:01 AM   #9
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Cheaper and MUCH better (reliable, durable) movement than a similar Patek Philippe, except that for some sad reason the new Cellini has been designed big, bulky, heavy, unwieldy on the wrist. I’d buy one in a heart beat if it were 38.5 mm or less and flat. In other words, I’d buy one if it were an elegant watch and not a hockey puck on the wrist.
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Old 17 December 2017, 07:34 AM   #10
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With the Lange Saxonia buyable for under £10K I think there or slightly under is where Rolex should price this to really compete.
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Old 17 December 2017, 09:06 AM   #11
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Would not consider them since there are amazing Langes and Vacherons I could get for the same price. I love this specially!
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Old 17 December 2017, 10:52 AM   #12
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Would not consider them since there are amazing Langes and Vacherons I could get for the same price. I love this specially!
The Triple Calendrier 1942. I agree. An especially fine piece.
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Old 17 December 2017, 02:22 PM   #13
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Nice VC...
But the VC..will cost you an arm and a leg to service..and maybe the other leg too...lol..
And no screw down crown..
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Old 17 December 2017, 02:32 PM   #14
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Cellini is priced in line with other Rolex offerings that have a strap and gold case.
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Old 17 December 2017, 03:01 PM   #15
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Now the Moonphase is special! Matches the Vacheron and one step better!! IMHO
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Old 17 December 2017, 04:18 PM   #16
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Would not consider them since there are amazing Langes and Vacherons I could get for the same price. I love this specially!
Wow! Nice I would do the same. But the Cellini has a quartz movement?
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Old 17 December 2017, 04:20 PM   #17
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I wish the Cellini came in steel


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Old 17 December 2017, 08:54 PM   #18
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Cheaper and MUCH better (reliable, durable) movement than a similar Patek Philippe...
So true! Far better warranty too. An not sure why Patek doesn't include a 5, or better still, 10 year warranty instead of only 2. Rolex is a solid watch, and when it needs service/repair it is done in a timely manner too.
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Old 17 December 2017, 11:38 PM   #19
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So true! Far better warranty too. An not sure why Patek doesn't include a 5, or better still, 10 year warranty instead of only 2. Rolex is a solid watch, and when it needs service/repair it is done in a timely manner too.
Pateks are for those with more money than sense. I ought to know. I used to buy them and sell them back at the turn of the century. I still keep three of them and they only work because I found a very special watchmaker in NY who works on them. I truly dislike PP business practices and their unreliable and iffy watches.
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Old 18 December 2017, 02:13 AM   #20
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I think it’s a beautiful watch and now want to try one one next time I’m at an AD...which I hope to maybe stop in one in 2018.

I feel cooler just imagining it on my wrist


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Old 18 December 2017, 02:17 AM   #21
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I don't get the appeal of a Cellini
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Old 18 December 2017, 02:29 AM   #22
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It seems to me that the Cellini line is reasonably priced, although they are way out of my league.

The Cellini Time is MSRP $15,200.

Cellini watches don't get the respect they deserve in my opinion.
Would be so much better without the Cellini text at 6
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Old 18 December 2017, 02:35 AM   #23
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Old 18 December 2017, 06:02 PM   #24
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Nice VC...
But the VC..will cost you an arm and a leg to service..and maybe the other leg too...lol..
And no screw down crown..
Are VCs really that expensive to service? Have you owned one?
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Old 18 December 2017, 10:08 PM   #25
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I like the Cellini line-up but would not buy one. Not for lack of quality or styling but because so many other options exist in the leather strap, dress watch world. JLC, VC, PP etc. The resale on a Cellini is limited. For me Rolex is the King of the metal bracelet watch. It is one of the thing the brand is know for so I will stay with what Rolex does the best.
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Old 19 December 2017, 08:35 AM   #26
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I profoundly dislike the double hour indices separated by the inner chapter ring. That's really messed up IMHO. I wouldn't wear one if given to me, would go straight to the sales corner.

I really ike dress watches in general, like a Calatrava, Patrimony, MUT o Portofino. IMHO, Rolex has a lot to learn from other Swiss watchmakers in terms of dress watches. I'm sure they can do it if they want do, but right now it looks really half baked to me.
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