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ROLEX, CELLINI REF. 4055, A GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH LAPIS LAZULI DIAL MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

CASE NO. 603'791

Name: ROLEX, CELLINI REF. 4055, A GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH LAPIS LAZULI DIAL MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
Brand: CASE NO. 603'791
Price: 26000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 32,500

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USD 15,000 - USD 25,000

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ROLEX, CELLINI REF. 4055, A GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH LAPIS LAZULI DIAL MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

CASE NO. 603'791

Price Realised USD 32,500

CIRCA: 1980
CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold with an octagonal bezel set with diamonds
DIMENSION: 27 mm. x 29 mm.
BRACELET: Integrated three-link white gold bracelet
MOVEMENT: Cal. 1601, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time only
DIAL: Lapis Lazuli dial signed Rolex Genève with the national symbol of Oman in - a khanjar in a sheath that is superimposed upon two crossed swords – in red print.
CLASP: White gold concealed deployant clasp

These lots have been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lots be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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Lot Essay

Named for the Benvenuto Cellini, the Italian master sculptor and goldsmith of the Renaissance age, the Cellini is the most classic and noble of all Rolex model families. Over the years, the Cellini has been presented in various case shapes and sizes but always in precious metals. The dressiest of all Rolex models, the Cellini wristwatches skipped the Oyster case construction synonymous with the brand’s watches and often focused on interesting angular and unconventional shapes and gem-set cases.

It was common practice among Gulf royals to gift watches with their signature or the official coat-of-arms on the dial. Eventually these watches found their way into the secondary or vintage market after those that received these watches sold them on.