Rolex Cellini Watch, Reference 3878, Yellow Gold, Textured Bezel
Rolex Cellini Watch, Reference 3878, Yellow Gold, Textured Bezel
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A Rolex Cellini, reference 3878, in 18-carat yellow gold with a textured bezel and a gold dial, hand-wound, on its original strap and buckle.
The Piece
Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and the Cellini, named for the Florentine goldsmith, has long been its line of slim dress watches in precious metal.
Reference 3878 is a small, slightly oblong dress watch in 18-carat yellow gold, with a textured bezel, a gold dial and the hand-wound calibre 1600. It keeps its original leather strap and its original buckle.
The case measures about 22 by 25 mm (0.87 by 0.98 in), and the strap fits a wrist of about 14 to 17.5 cm (5.5 to 6.9 in). The whole weighs 21.3 g. The serial begins 33, and the watch runs. It carries only slight scratches and marks from careful use, and is offered as a watch only.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Cellini, reference 3878
- Material: 18-carat yellow gold (750) case with a textured bezel; gold dial; original leather strap and buckle
- Movement: Manual wind, calibre 1600
- Measurements: Case 22 mm (0.87 in) wide by 25 mm (0.98 in) high; strap fits a wrist of 14 to 17.5 cm (5.5 to 6.9 in); weight 21.3 g (0.75 oz)
- Water resistance: Not stated
- Colour: Yellow gold; gold dial
- Fastening: Original gold pin buckle
- Included: Watch only, on its original strap and buckle
Condition
- Grade A in Japan: clean, with slight scratches and marks from use.
Condition grade A (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.
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