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Rolex Cellini 3823 Gold 21mm Dial 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1969 Watch
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Rolex Cellini 3823 Gold 21mm Dial 18K Yellow Gold Circa 1969 Watch
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Rolex Cellini ref. 3823, circa 1969, featuring a square 18K yellow gold case, champagne-tone dial with applied gold baton hour markers, and matching gold-tone hands. The compact 21mm dial is framed by a polished gold bezel and paired with an integrated woven 18K yellow gold bracelet.
Powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement, this Cellini weighs 50.2 grams and features a gold mesh bracelet measuring approximately 6.5 inches (16.5cm). Presented in 9/10 (Excellent) condition, the watch includes third-party watchmaker service papers dated 2026.
Product Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: Cellini
Reference Number: 3823
Production Era: Circa 1969
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Case Shape: Square
Dial Size: Approximately 21mm
Movement: Mechanical, Manual Wind
Dial Color: Champagne / Light Gold
Bracelet: Integrated 18K Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet
Bracelet Length: Approximately 6.5 inches (16.5cm)
Total Weight: 50.2 grams
Serial Number: 205****
Condition: 9/10 — Excellent
Service Documentation: 2026 third-party watchmaker service papers
Dial and Hands:
Dial Color: Champagne / Light Gold
Dial Shape: Square
Hour Markers: Applied gold-tone baton markers
Hands: Gold-tone hour and minute hands
Dial Signature: Rolex Cellini
Dial Design: Minimalist two-hand layout
Bezel and Case Details:
Bezel Type: Fixed polished gold bezel
Bezel Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Case Shape: Square
Dial Size: Approximately 21mm
Case Design: Slim square dress-watch case with integrated bracelet
Band Details:
Band Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band Style: Integrated woven mesh bracelet
Band Color: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Design: Fine woven gold mesh
Bracelet Length: Approximately 6.5 inches (16.5cm)
Features and Style:
Rolex Cellini ref. 3823
Circa 1969
18K yellow gold square case
Champagne-tone dial with applied baton markers
Manual-wind mechanical movement
Integrated 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet
50.2 grams total weight
2026 watchmaker service documentation
Condition Report:
Condition: 9/10 — Excellent
The watch presents in excellent overall condition, with light signs of previous wear. The champagne-tone dial features applied gold baton hour markers, matching hands, and the Rolex Cellini signature.
The 18K yellow gold case retains its classic square proportions and polished finish. The integrated woven gold mesh bracelet measures approximately 6.5 inches and complements the watch's understated design.
The watch weighs 50.2 grams and is accompanied by third-party watchmaker service papers dated 2026.
About the Rolex Cellini 3823:
Named after the Italian Renaissance goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, Rolex's Cellini collection represents the brand's traditional dress-watch designs, distinguished from the Oyster and professional sports-watch collections by their elegant cases, precious-metal construction, and refined proportions.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Rolex produced a variety of square and rectangular Cellini watches in 18K gold, frequently paired with integrated gold bracelets. These designs reflected the period's growing interest in jewelry-inspired wristwatches, with slim cases and finely crafted gold bracelets.
Reference 3823 is a particularly attractive example of this design approach. Its square dial, applied baton markers, and manually wound movement preserve the simplicity of a traditional dress watch, while the integrated woven gold mesh bracelet gives it the appearance of a continuous piece of fine jewelry.
Dating to circa 1969, this example combines a classic Rolex dress-watch design with 50.2 grams of 18K yellow gold construction and documented watchmaker servicing in 2026.
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