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Rolex Cellini 4056 Ellipse 1981

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Dress Watch Elegance, The Rolex Way.

Rare 1981 Rolex Cellini 4056 with golden sunburst dial, ellipse case, and original strap & buckle.

The Rolex Cellini collection reveals the refined, dressier side of the brand, away from its tool-watch roots. This elegant Reference 4056, crafted in 18k yellow gold, features a rare elliptical case shape — a nod to classical design with a Rolex twist.

The golden sunburst dial is framed by a wide, fluted-style bezel with applied hour and minute markers, creating subtle texture and light play. Inside, the reliable manual-wound Caliber 1601 ticks away — quietly precise, fitting the Cellini’s understated nature.

Fitted with its original Rolex leather strap and matching gold buckle, this Cellini wears comfortably from casual tailoring to formal occasions — a timeless companion with enduring elegance.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

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

STRAP & BUCKLE:

  • original Rolex brown leather strap is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
  • original 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle

CASE:

  • excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use on caseback
  • 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker H. Maire SA
  • 27.5 mm (without crown) / 36 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 5.5 mm thick
  • Year: 1981
  • reference: 4056
  • total weight: 33 g

MOVEMENT:

  • Rolex Cal. 1601 - manual wound
  • 20 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
  • professionally serviced 08/2025
  • +9 sec/d / 330°

BOX & PAPERS:

  • GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
  • GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1135

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.

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