Rolex Cellini King Midas 4012

Rolex Cellini 4012 Blue Dial Ribbed Case 18k YG

Launched in 1968 and 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 brand’s most widely varied collections, with round leather strapped dress watches to oval shaped watches and tonneau-shaped pieces on integrated bracelets to rectangular-shaped dress watches like the Cellini ref. 4012 that we have here. Featuring an 18kt yellow gold rectangular case with horizontal ribbing that measures 32mm x 25mm, the ref. 4012 is an unusual timepiece given Rolex’s typically reserved design language. Featuring a metallic finish dial in blue, this particular example lacks any hour markers or dial furniture that could be used to tell the time besides its applied Rolex coronet at 12 o’clock. Powered by a manual-wind cal. 1600 movement and wearing like a larger variant of the Cartier Tank, but with some unique features like its ribbed construction and metallic dial, the ref. 4012 is an unsung hero within the Cellini collection. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 32.2mm x 25.5mm Model : Cellini Movement : Manual-wind cal. 1600 Reference : 4012 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1974 Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Blue THE DIAL Boasting a blue dial with a metallic finish that was specific to a handful of rare Cellini variants like the ref. 4012, this example's dial is the perfect accompaniment to its unique 18kt yellow gold case. THE CONSTRUCTION A pleasure on the wrist thanks to its ribbed construction, the ref. 4012's 32mm x 25mm 18kt yellow gold case carries a significant presence thanks to its unique profile and lug-free design. 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. Please note that while the watch runs at time of cataloging, the timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.