Rolex Cellini wristwatch movement and dial, ref. 3983
Record status
Individual type · partial
This collectible component is a Rolex Cellini wristwatch movement and dial assembly, identified by reference number 3983. The item consists of the mechanical caliber 1600 movement and its original dial, offered in working order.
The dial features a sunburst silvered finish with applied gold-tone baton hour markers and central gold-tone hour and minute hands. It bears the iconic Rolex crown emblem at the 12 o'clock position, followed by the inscriptions "Rolex," "Geneve," and "Cellini" written in a graceful script font above the 6 o'clock marker. At the very bottom of the dial, the inscription "Swiss" is flanked by two small circular symbols.
The dial measures 23 x 20 millimeters. The assembly includes a mechanical manual-wind movement, typical of the esteemed caliber 1600 family, designed for hours and minutes functionality. The piece serves as a significant example of Rolex's horological components from the Cellini collection, showcasing the minimalist aesthetic and high-quality Swiss engineering synonymous with the brand's mid-century luxury timepieces.
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Physical characteristics
- Dial dimensions
- 23 x 20mm
Technical characteristics
- Movement
- Calibre 1600
- Functions
- Hours and minutes
- Mechanism
- Manual wind
Design
- Logo
- Rolex crown at 12 o'clock
- Markers
- Applied baton
- Dial markings
- Rolex, Geneve, Cellini, Swiss
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Rolex
Catalogue references
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