Rolex Cellini Models Complete Reference List & Guide

In recent decades, there has not been a lot of focus on the Cellini collection. Neither by Rolex nor by the general public. With that said, it is easy to believe that the Cellini model is just a side model that Rolex hasn’t put much thought into, or made a lot of versions of. But the latter couldn’t be further from the truth. In the complete list of Cellini models below, you’ll be able to see just how many Cellini models Rolex has created.

To most people, the total number of Cellini references probably come as a great surprise.

With the production years of each Cellini model, you’ll be able to see during which years Rolex put the most focus into this model. It was particularly in the 1970s up until the 1990s that most of the Cellini models were released. In comparison, considerably few Cellini models have been released in the last two decades.

It’s safe to say that the Cellini collection has taken a backseat in favor of Rolex’s professional watches. When most people think about Rolex watches, they don’t think about dress watches. Instead, they think about robust, reliable sports and everyday watches. When people think about luxury dress watches, they think about brands like Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Sohne, Vacheron Constantin, and so on. Rolex has never been considered an expert in creating classic dress watches.

But during the time that Rolex initially released the Cellini range, the market looked a lot different than it does today.

Background and history of the Cellini

The Cellini name has been used by Rolex as an umbrella term for all of its luxury dress watches. Similar to how all of Rolex’s other watches are “Oysters“. With this said, the Cellini range includes a lot of different models in all kinds of different shapes and forms.

Rolex is a company that has always focused on robust functionality. But the Cellini range goes in the opposite direction and instead focuses strictly on aesthetics. Cellini watches are not Oysters and most of them have limited water resistance – as you would expect with luxury dress watches.

The Cellini range was an idea that was born by the Rolex marketing director Rene-Paul Jeanneret. During the 1960s, he came up with the idea to make watches that were different from the brand’s functional tool-and sports watches. The concept behind the Cellini was to create beautiful, luxurious, and elegant dress watches to complement any gentleman. This is quite the opposite of what Rolex historically was known for, namely building functional tool watches for specific purposes and professions.

The Cellini name comes from the Italian goldsmith and sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini. His work and craft can be seen as a reflection of what the company envisioned for the collection, but also as a way of celebrating the famous artist’s work.

“Like the Italian Renaissance – one of whose most admired artists, Benvenuto Cellini, goldsmith and sculptor to the popes, inspired the name of the collection – the Cellini watches mark a return to the sources of classicism, reinterpreting it in perfect harmony with their time.”

-Rolex

Jeanneret’s goal as a marketer was of course to ultimately increase sales for Rolex. And this is partly the reason why the Cellini model came about. Prior, Rolex only had functional tool watches and promoted them as trusted companions that could be worn throughout all of life’s events. The new way of thinking – and the new way of communicating was that every man needed a set of different Rolex watches for different purposes in his collection. With the Cellini range, Rolex had the opportunity to communicate that a man needed multiple timepieces in his collection to suit all of life’s different events.

In 2022, Rolex discontinued every single Cellini model in the collection except one, the Cellini Moonphase. Since the birth of the Cellini model in the 1960s, there has never been just one model in production. Some may see this as Rolex planning to discontinue the model altogether in the future. But in traditional Rolex fashion, we’re more believe in the fact that Rolex is planning something big for the Cellini range in the future. Maybe in one year, maybe in 10.

It’s safe to say that the Cellini model has always been in the backseat, overshadowed by all of Rolex’s other models in the last couple of decades. Furthermore, the Cellini has long been Rolex’s least popular model. Rolex isn’t the first brand people think of when they think about luxury dress watches. Instead, people’s attention is drawn to Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and others when they think of buying a dress watch.

And in order for Rolex to really compete with these luxury dress watch icons that have a strong position in this space, Rolex needs to revamp and completely revise the Cellini line. And we have a feeling that is exactly what Rolex has plans to do in the future. The question is only when…

For example, all of Rolex’s Cellini watches in recent times have had closed case backs. But when buying a luxury dress watch for tens of thousands of dollars, people tend to want to be able to see the movement and admire its craftsmanship. And Rolex’s Cellini watches have not been able to compete anywhere near the level of movement finishing of brands like Vacheron Constantin or Patek Philippe. If they really want to compete in this space, they need to focus on craftsmanship, movements, and beautifully decorated movements.

“The Rolex Cellini collection celebrates the eternal elegance of traditional timepieces with a contemporary touch. Consisting of classically inspired models, it combines Rolex’s know-how and high standards of perfection in an approach that heightens watchmaking heritage in its most timeless form. “

-Rolex

Complete list of Rolex Cellini models

Rolex Cellini model lines

Cellini Almond
Cellini Alpa
Cellini Bicolor
Cellini Biseau
Cellini Quartz
Cellini Cellinium
Cellini Cellissima
Cellini Cestello
Cellini Classic
Cellini Classic Pocket
Cellini Clous de Paris
Cellini Coin
Cellini Danaos
Cellini Date
Cellini Dual Time
Cellini First
Cellini First II
Cellini Gourmette
Cellini Jubilee
Cellini Karat
Cellini Ligne Douce
Cellini Midas
Cellini Moonphase
Cellini Orchid
Cellini Parenthesis
Cellini Prince
Cellini Time
Cellini Zephyr
Cellini

Complete list Rolex Cellini models and production years

Cellini Almond

2706/8: 1989-1993
2707/8: 1991-1998
2708/8: 1991-1998
2709/8: 1990-1996

Cellini Alpa

4327/8: 1979-1986
4331/8: 1979-1987
4347/8: 1983-1992
4647/8: 1983-1990
4328/8: 1979-1982
4333/8: 1979-1990
4349/8: 1983-1992
4649/8: 1983-1990
4145/8: 1983-1990
4146/8: 1983-1990

Cellini Bicolor

M4339/8BIC
M4337/9
M2255/8
4139/8BIC: 1981-1991
4140/8BIC: 1981-1991
4340/8BIC: 1981-1991
4379/8BIC: 1983-1998
M4338/9
M4638/8
M4378/8BIC
M4637/8

Cellini Biseau

4109/9: 1976-2000
4110/): 1976-1991
4306/9: 1976-1990
1307/9: 1976-1990
4109/9: 1976-2000
4110/9: 1976-1991
4306/9: 1976-1990
4307/9: 1976-1990
4308/9: 1976-1990
4624/9: 1979-1993
4625/9: 1979-1990
4109/8: 1976-2000
4110/8: 1976-1991
4306/8: 1976-1993
4307/8: 1976-1990
4308/8: 1976-1990
4625/8: 1979-1990
4624/8: 1979-1993

Cellini Quartz

6621/9: 1999-2010
6631/9: 1999-2009
6661/9: 1999-2000
6621/8: 1989-2014
6631/8_ 1993-2009
6651/8: 1999-2000
6666/8: 1993-2000
6664/8: 1995-2000
6623/9: 1999-2009
6633/9: 1999-2010
6663/9: 1999-2000
6623/8: 1989-2014
6633/8: 1993-2010
6663/8: 1993-2000
M6622/9
M6622/8

Cellini Cellinium

M5241/6
M5240/6

Cellini Cellissima

6671/9: 2000-2012
6672/9: 2000-2010
6673/9: 2000-2014
6691/9: 2000-2014
6692/9: 2000-2012
6693/9: 2000-2014
6681/9: 2000-2012
6682/9: 2000-2009
6683/9: 2000-2014

Cellini Cestello

5310/9: 2002-2010
6311/9: 2009-2014
5310/8: 2004-2010
6311/8: 2004-2014
M5310/5
M53330/9
M53330/8
M53330/5
5320/9: 2002-2010
6321/9: 2009-2014
5320/8: 2004-2010
6321/8: 2004-2014
M5320/5

Cellini Classic

6110/9: 2000-2014
6111/9: 2000-2009
5041/8: 1987-2000
5041/8L200: 1987-2000
5109/8: 1987-2000
5113/8: 1987-2000
5161/8: 1987-2000
5161/8L155: 1987-2000
6110/8: 2000-2014
6111/8: 2000-2009
5115/9: 2000-2014
5116/9: 2000-2011
5042/8: 1987-2000
5042/8L188: 1987-2000
5042/8L200: 1987-2000
5042/8L208: 1987-2000
5042/8L216: 1987-2000
5042/8L220: 1987-2000
5112/8: 1987-2000
5114/8: 1987-2000
5115/8: 2000-2014
5116/8: 2000-2011
5162/8: 1987-2000

Cellini Classic Pocket

3717/9: 1968-2000
3727/9: 1968: 1987
3729/9: 1973-2000
3612/8MEXC: 1974-1995
3717/8: 1969-2000
3727/8: 1968-1987
3729/8: 1973-2000
3737/8: 1983-1993
3759/8: 1983-2012
3761/8: 1983-2019
3767/8: 1983-2005
3771/8: 1983-2005
3783/8: 1987-1999
3787/8: 1987-2005

Cellini Clous de Paris

4126/9: 1978-2000
4127/9: 1978-2000
4312/9: 1976-1993
4126/8: 1978-2000
4127/8: 1978-2000
4312/8: 1976-1993

Cellini Coin

M3612/8

Cellini Danaos

4233/9BIC: 2000-2014
6229/9BIC: 2000-2014
4233/9: 2000-2014
6229/9: 2000-2010
M6229/8

Cellini Date

M50519
M50515

Cellini Dual Time

M50529
M50525

Cellini First

M4160/9
M4160/8
4150/8BIC: 1983-1998
4350/8IC: 1979-1998
4170/9: 1983-2000
4350/9: 1978-2000
4650/9: 1978-1987
4651/9: 1978-1987
4652/9: 1978-1998
4150/8: 1983-1998
4170/8: 1983-2000
4350/8: 1978-2000
4355/8: 1987-2000
4650/8: 1978-1987
4651/8: 1978-1987
4652/8: 1978-1998
4951/8: 1983-2000
5032/8: 1985-1984
M5151/8BIC
5150/8: 1987-1990
5153/8: 1987-1990
5154/8: 1987-1990

Cellini First II

4360/9: 1983-1993
4660/9: 1983-1987
4661/9: 1983-1993
4662/9: 1993
4360/8: 1983-1993
4660/8: 1983-1987
4661/8: 1983-1993
4662/8: 1981-1993
4370/9: 1983-1993
4670/9: 1983-1991
4370/8: 1983-1993
4670/8: 1983-1991
M4672/9
4671/8: 1983-1993
4672/8: 1983-1990

Cellini Gourmette

2294/8BIC: 1986-2000
2295/8BIC: 1986-2000
2296/8BIC: 1986-2000
2294/8: 1987-2000
2295/8: 1986-2000
2296/8: 1987-2000
2435/8: 1991-2000

Cellini Jubilee

4933/8: 1987-2000
4942/8: 1984-1991
5133/8: 1987-2000
4934/8: 1997-2000
4943/8: 1984-1991
5134/8: 1987-2000
M4943/9

Cellini Karat

2035/8: 1987-1990
2037/8: 1987-1990
2268/8: 1987-1990
2297/8: 1987-1990

Cellini Ligne Douce

4129/9: 1979-2000
4131/9: 1979-1993
3132/9: 1979-1990
4103/8: 1976-1990
4104/8: 1976-1990
4104/8: 1976-1990
4129/8: 1979-2000
4131/8: 1979-1993
4132/8: 1979-1990
4108/9: 1976-1990
4133/9: 1979-2000
4135/9: 1979-2000
4136/9: 1979-2000
4336/9: 1978-1990
4105/8: 1976-1990
4108/8: 1976-1990
4133/8: 1979-2000
4135/8: 1979-2000
4136/8: 1979-2000
4336/8: 1978-1990
M4636/9
M4636/8

Cellini Midas

M5156/8BIC
4313/9: 1976-1990
4314/9: 1976-1986
4313/8: 1976-1990
4314/8: 1976-1986
M4143/9BIC
4315/9: 1976-1990
4316/9: 1976-1986
4143/8: 1981-1998
4315/8: 1976-1990
4316/8: 1976-1986
5071/8: 1984-2000
5072/8: 1987-2000
5078/8: 1987-1991
9630/9: 1964-1973
9768/9: 1971-1973
9630/8: 1964-1973
9768/8: 1971-1973

Cellini Moonphase

M50535

Cellini Orchid

2091/9: 1985-1995
2092/9: 1985-1995
2663/9: 1979-1995
2664/9: 1979-1995
2665/9: 1979-1995
2666/9: 1979-1995
2667/9: 1983-1995
2671/9: 1973-1995
2672/9: 1973-1995
2673/9: 1973-1995
2674/9: 1973-1990
2681/9: 1976-1988
2682/9: 1976-1988
2683/9: 1976-1988
2763/9: 1979-1995
2764/9: 1979-1995
2765/9: 1979-1995
2766/9: 1979-1995
2767/9: 1983-1990
3463/9: 1979-1995
3464/9: 1979-1995
3465/9: 1979-1995
3466/9: 1979-1995
6201/9BR: 2004-2012
6201/9SACI: 2002-2012
6221/9: 2002-2012
2091/8: 1985-1995
2092/8: 1985-1995
2663/8: 1979-1995
2664/8: 1979-1995
2665/8: 1979-1995
2666/8: 1979-1995
2667/8: 1983-1995
2671/8: 1973-1995
2672/8: 1973-1995
2673/8: 1973-1995
2674/8: 1973-1990
2681/8: 1976-1988
2682/8: 1976-1988
2683/8: 1976-1988
2763/8: 1979-1995
2764/8: 1979-1995
2765/8: 1979-1995
2766/8: 1979-1995
2767/8: 1983-1990
3463/8: 1981-1995
3464/8: 1981-1995
3465/8: 1981-1995
3466/8: 1981-1995
6201/8BR: 2004-2012
6201/8SARO: 2002-2012
6221/8: 2002-2012
2202/9: 1964-1967
2203/9: 1964-1967
2208/9: 1962-1963
2208/8: 1962-1965
3356/8: 1973-1979

Cellini Parenthesis

2253/8: 1987-2000
2759/8: 1993-1997
5183/8: 1995-2000
5184/8RUBI: 1995-2000
5184/8SAPH: 1995-2000
5185/8: 1993-2000
5186/8: 1991-2000
5204/8: 1990-2000
5205/8: 1990-2000
5206/8: 1993-2000
5214/8: 1993-2000
5218/8: 1995-2000
5219/8: 1995-2000
5220/8: 1995-2000

Cellini Prince

5441/9: 2005-2015
5443/9: 2005-2015
5440/8
5442/5

Cellini Time

50505RBR: 2015-2019
50705RBR: 2015-2019
50509: 2014-2021
50609RBR: 2015-2019
50709RBR: 2015-2019
50505

Cellini Vintage

2045/8: 1987-1995
2049/8: 1987-1995
2712/8: 1991-1993
2722/8: 1991-1992
2761/8: 1991-1992
4329/8: 1979-1986
5173/8: 1996-1998
5174/8: 1996-1998
5179/8AMET: 1997-1998
5179/8PERI: 1997-1998
5179/8TOPA: 1997-2000
5179/8TOUR: 1997-1999
5180/8AMET: 1998-1998
5180/8PERI: 1998-1999
5180/8TOPA: 1998-2000
5180/8TOUR: 1998-2000
5181/8: 1998-2000
5188/8: 1989-1996
5191/8: 1991-1996
5198/8: 1990-1992
5211/8: 1987-1995
5215/8: 1994-1996
5217/8SA: 1994-1999
5217/8TO: 1994-1995
5221/8: 1993-1995
4332/8: 1978-1987
5019/8: 1982-1983
5134/8L205: 1987-2000
2611/0: 1968-1975
2649/0: 1969-1975
2652/0: 1971-1975
2653/0: 1971-1975
3400/0: 1964-1964
3408/0: 1964-1965
3411/0: 1973-1976
34110: 1976-1979
3458/0: 1964-1967
2235/8: 1964-1965
2351/8: 1964-1971
2489/8: 1981-1981
3606/8: 1969-1979

ZEPHYR

4047/9: 1981-2000
4080/9: 1979-2000
4081/9: 1973-2000
4082/9: 1973-2000
4317/9: 1976-1998
4318/9: 1976-1998
4321/9: 1979-1987
4325/9: 1981-1990
4047/8: 1981-2000
4080/8: 1979-2000
4081/8: 1973-2000
4082/8: 1973-2000
4317/8: 1976-1998
4318/8: 1976-1998
4321/8: 1979-1987
4325/8: 1981-1990
4056/9: 1981-2000
4083/9: 1973-2000
4084/9: 1973-2000
4087/9: 1979-2000
4319/9: 1976-1998
4320/9: 1976-1998
4322/9: 1979-1987
4326/9: 1981-1990
4056/8: 1981-2000
4083/8: 1973-2000
4084/8: 1973-2000
4087/8: 1979-2000
4319/8: 1976-1998
4320/8: 1976-1998
4322/8: 1979-1987
4326/8: 1981-1990

Rolex Cellini Models Complete Reference List & Guide