Rolex Cellini King Midas Wristwatch

Technical characteristics

Date

circa 1975

Type

Manual-winding wristwatch

Model

Cellini King Midas

Country

Schweiz

Reference

4017/11

Dimensions

28 x 27 mm

Case Material

18 K gold

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Rolex

Design

Visible features

• Asymmetric pentagonal gold case • Gilt Sigma-dial with baton indices • Original clasp present • Gold baton hands display patina

Movement and Functionality

The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement, identified as the Rolex caliber 1600. The movement is reported to be in very good condition and capable of running. The auction description suggests that despite its functional state, cleaning is recommended to ensure proper performance over time. The timepiece serves as a mid-sized manual-winding model, consistent with the King Midas line's integration into the Cellini range. No complications are documented beyond the basic time-telling function of the hour, minute, and central second hands.

Design and Case Construction

The King Midas wristwatch features an asymmetric, pentagonal case crafted from 18K gold, measuring 28 x 27 mm. The watch is reported to have been designed by Gérald Genta in the 1960s, with a design language inspired by geometric patterns from ancient Greece. The case back is of a push-back design, which bears the engraving of the reference number 4017/11. The dial is a gilt Sigma-dial, a designation indicating specific material standards for the markers and hands, featuring applied baton indices. The auction house notes the inclusion of the original clasp. The current condition is described as very good, with the case showing only micro scratches and the dial described as immaculate. The gold baton hands are noted to have developed a rainbow-coloured patina.

Provenance and Identification

The watch is identified by case number 4002163 and reference 4017/11. The origin is stated as Switzerland. The King Midas line was initially produced in three limited series, later being incorporated into the Cellini collection. The model is associated with various cultural references, including usage by notable individuals. The provenance and model history provided by the auction house place the production date at approximately 1975. The auction description serves as the primary source for the identification of the movement caliber and the specific history of the King Midas collection's development under the Rolex brand.

Identification

Reference

4017/11

Serial number

4002163

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.