Rolex Cellini King Midas 4017

Rolex Cellini King Midas 4017 Burgundy Dial 18k YG

Stemming from Rolex’s acceptance of the idea that some of their customers would like to own a second watch, the Rolex Cellini collection is perhaps one of the brands most widely varied collections, with round leather strapped dress watches to oval shaped pieces of distilled excellence and even integrated bracelet watches like the King Midas, the collection is varied and rich with diversity. Launched in the 1960s, Rolex approached a young Gerald Genta to design a gold watch fit for royalty. Inspired by Athens’ Parthenon temple, Genta designed the King Midas with an asymmetrical pentagon-shaped case with a left-handed crown arrangement, for the first time in Rolex’s history, with a minimalist integrated bracelet. Named after King Midas, whose touch could turn anything to gold, the King Midas was an exclusive timepiece that weighed double that of a Day-Date, Rolex’s flagship and most exclusive collection. Taking elements of King Midas’ story and implementing them into the watch itself, Genta showcased his ability to create a unique watch unlike anything else. With its pentagonal case reflecting the Parthenon’s roof, the left-sided crown inspired by King Midas’ left hand’s golden touch and minimalist dial serving to accentuate the rest of the design, the King Midas is perhaps one of Rolex’s most unique watches ever. Offered as a dressier member of the King Midas collection, the burgundy dial ref. 4017 that we have here swaps the King Midas’ integrated bracelet for a leather strap, making it a much more toned-down watch, but more aligned with the popular dress watch aesthetic of the time. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 27.5mm x 28mm Model : Cellini King Midas Movement : Manual-wind cal. 1601 Reference : 4017 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1974 Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Burgundy THE DIAL Boasting a stunning burgundy dial, this King Midas features discreet golden inscriptions and only one prominent piece of dial furniture: its applied Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock. THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring the Midas' iconic asymmetrical case shape, the ref. 4017 features its winding crown at the 9 o'clock position, making it one of Rolex's very small number of left-handed watches. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.