Vintage Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular from 1981 on a wrist. 23mm in 18k Yellow Gold Case with Manual Wind Movement, Golden Sunburst Dial and Leather Strap.

Vintage Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular from 1981 on a wrist.

Vintage Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular from 1981 on a wrist. 18k Yellow Gold Case with Golden Sunburst Dial.

Vintage Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular from 1981. 23mm in 18k Yellow Gold Case with Manual Wind Movement, Golden Sunburst Dial and Leather Strap.

Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular 1981

Name: Rolex Cellini 4080 Rectangular 1981
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1054
Price: 4400.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€4.400

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

A Rare Shape in Rolex History — Refined, Feminine, and Distinct

With its slim rectangular case and golden sunburst dial, this Rolex Cellini Ref. 4080 reveals a rarely seen side of the brand — elegant, artistic, and purposefully understated. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed with refined proportions, it’s a stunning dress piece, especially suited to more delicate wrists.

Produced in 1981, this reference stands out with its brushed bezel and engraved minute track — subtle yet striking details that set it apart from most Cellini models. The rare original 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle completes the piece, underscoring its integrity and charm.

Beautifully preserved and recently serviced, this Cellini offers something quietly extraordinary: a minimalist Rolex with timeless sophistication and a rare rectangular silhouette.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched golden sunburst dial in flawless condition
original hands & Rolex crown

BRACELET & BUCKLE:

black aftermarket leather strap is fitting up to a 19 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
original 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
23 mm (without crown) / 32 mm (lug-to-lug) / 12 mm (between lugs) / 5.5 mm thick
year: 1981
reference: 4080
total weight: 25 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Cal. 1601 - manual wound
20 jewels, 21600 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 07/2025
+19 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1054

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

At GOLDAMMER, we are drawn to the timelessness of vintage Rolex models — not just for what they represent, but for how they make you feel. The effortless sophistication of the Cellini, with its pure, minimalist form. The iconic balance of the Datejust, where utility meets enduring style. The quiet charm of the Oyster Perpetual, with its clean dial symmetry and everyday versatility. And of course, the rarely-seen elegance of vintage Rolex Genève pieces — snapshots of mid-century refinement, crafted with care and never made to shout.

These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

To wear a vintage Rolex is to appreciate subtlety over spectacle. It’s for the collector who sees beauty in a brushed silver dial, a fluted bezel catching the light, or the perfect serif on an old “Superlative Chronometer” script. Someone who understands that true luxury lives in restraint.

These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.