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The Rolex Cellini Time Reference 50505 embodies the brand’s interpretation of classical dress watchmaking, combining traditional design with Rolex’s renowned precision and craftsmanship. Its 39mm case is crafted from 18kt Everose gold, Rolex’s proprietary rose gold alloy, giving the watch a warm, refined appearance. With its timeless proportions and understated styling, the Cellini Time is designed for those who appreciate traditional elegance and sophisticated watchmaking.
The watch features a white lacquered dial that provides a clean and balanced backdrop for the applied Everose gold baton hour markers and matching central hands. A finely printed minute track runs along the outer perimeter, enhancing readability while maintaining the dial’s minimalist aesthetic. Rolex and Genève signatures appear beneath the coronet at 12 o’clock, while the elegant Cellini script adds a distinctive collection signature. Framing the dial is a double-domed, fluted bezel crafted from 18kt Everose gold, combining polished surfaces with decorative detailing that creates subtle reflections as light moves across the case. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial.
Completing the watch’s formal appearance is a black alligator leather strap featuring a distinctive square-scale pattern and refined finish. The strap provides a sophisticated contrast against the warm rose gold case while ensuring comfortable wear on the wrist. It is secured by an 18kt Everose gold folding Crownclasp, complementing the case material and maintaining the watch’s elegant aesthetic.
Powering the Cellini Time is the Rolex in-house Calibre 3132, a self-winding mechanical movement developed and manufactured by Rolex. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), the movement incorporates 31 jewels and delivers an approximate power reserve of 48 hours when fully wound. Its technical features include a blue Parachrom hairspring, offering resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variations, and Paraflex shock absorbers designed to enhance protection against impacts. A solid Everose gold caseback protects the movement, while the watch offers water resistance to 50 metres (165 feet), providing protection against everyday exposure to water.
The Rolex Cellini Time Reference 50505 is a refined expression of classical Swiss watchmaking, bringing together the warmth of 18kt Everose gold, a crisp white lacquered dial and the understated elegance of an alligator leather strap. Combined with the reliable Calibre 3132 automatic movement and traditional Cellini design elements, it represents a distinctive interpretation of Rolex’s heritage beyond its celebrated sports watch collections.
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