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9 October 2017, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Cellini Owners? How’d you buy one...
I’m wondering the Cellini doesn’t get or garner more popularity. I rarely (ever, actually) have seen this watch worn outside an AD, but I’m thinking of getting a white gold model with of course leather strap. I find the watch stunning and am weighing this against a predictable pre worn 2007 callatrava from Patek. The Cellini to me is a nicer watch without the repair Patek worries of having a 2007 timepiece.
I’m curious to know if any owners can weigh in on their decision making process, or did you just say, “it’s nice. I wat it. It’s a Rolex with great reliability... “because that’s where I’m at right now. I like the watch. I don’t LOVE it. I LOVE the Lange sohn saxonia, but am smart enough to know resale on that will be a lot worse than Rolex. I also have no Lange AD by me. With Rolex I trust the name, the AD, the resale, and the conservative nature of Rolex not to release ridiculous amounts of reissues or special editions (audemars, Panerai, etc). I own a deep blue, explorer vintage, submariner and need a dress watch. For me, it’s between a date just pre worn or a new Cellini. With pre worn, I’ve warranty concerns. I’m just wondering why the Cellini doesn’t get more talk or love.. thanks |
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It's what Obama wears I think because it's not a sports watch it gets less attention on these forums.
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I like my Cellini a lot, but mostly I wear my sports models because of their versatility. The Cellini comes out for suits and tuxedos. But those occasions are rarer in today's way of life.
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I like the Cellini line. However, You’ve mentioned resale as a plus. I’m probably the furthest thing from a Cellini expert you’ll find on the forum but I’m not sure the resale value of Cellini is the same as Rolex’s sport models. I could be wrong. Are you sure Lange can’t hold it own against Cellini in resale?
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No one is an expert. My opinion is the Cellini is under the radar, a gem, and will be sought after for resale within 20 years. I’m getting one. Lol. But I’m NOT getting one off eBay. I’ve asked my AD to find the “obama” model . I adore every Cellini picture above thus far. Thanks for the opinions. I’m just hoping obama has no endorsement with this model. I’d feel the same way about trump, Clinton, bush, or Geddy Lee. No celebrity endorsements. Except my deep blue. Cameron is ok.
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I tried on a Prince in rose gold a few years ago during a visit to an AD in Las Vegas. Really a nice watch but not something on my radar. If I had the funds to buy whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, I would have one for sure though.
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Mine is gold but love it for dress occasions
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A nearby AD has a blue dial Cellini Date in the window...it is a gorgeous piece
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Call me guilty; no real desire for a Cellini. Too fragile looking.
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To many good options for a dressy watch in roughly the same price range as the cellini that is why people don’t buy them. I do like how the cellini line look now but I would sooner pick something up from Patek or JLC.
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If you want a dress watch and future resale value is something that is important to you I would go with Patek.
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The Cellini was the first Rolex that I bought. It is simple in style and elegant and classy to wear. It is my go to watch when I dress up in a suit and tie. Those locations are rare as a previous poster has stated. Cellini’s gather is very little love around here and everybody offers a different reason why. I pay no attention to that nor do I pay attention to which resell value as it will be one of the watches that I pass on to my three sons.
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That’s what I’m thinking. My heart lies with the saxonia from Lange, though. I’ve only seen one such piece in the “real world...”.. they’re extremely rare compared to Rolex and Patek in my area. There is only one AD for patek in my area and no Lange within 600 miles.. maybe 1000.
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I’ve decided against the Cellini. Not that anyone should care. The resale is a factor and if I get a “dress watch” it will be a patrimony or Calatrava.. prworn. Frankly, my reverso is already a dress watch. I still think the Cellini is beautiful. I just can’t own everything, though!
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Take a look at the Patek 5196g. Its a classic watch that will always be in style.
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