Midas Elegance in Red

A rare fusion of bold color and sculptural design from Rolex’s golden dress era.

This Rolex Cellini Ref. 4017 from the 1970s is a striking display of artistic watchmaking. Housed in an 18k yellow gold Midas case, it departs from Rolex’s sportier lineage and ventures into the realm of sculptural elegance.

Its ruby red glossy dial — with hints of salmon warmth depending on the light — offers a dramatic contrast against the structured geometry of the gold case. The combination of sharp minimalism, bold color, and premium finishing makes this watch both eye-catching and timeless.

Inside, the manually wound Rolex Caliber 1600 powers the timepiece with classic reliability, while the original leather strap and buckle complete the understated luxury.

A perfect choice for the collector who appreciates color, form, and rarity — all in one perfectly proportioned piece.

 

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched ruby red glossy dial in good condition
• a slight scratch underneath the Rolex logo (only visible when light hits it)
• original hands & crown

BRACELET & BUCKLE:

• original brown Rolex leather strap fitting up to a 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• original gold plated Rolex buckle

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing almost no traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from case maker Claude + Francis Hertig
• 28 mm (without crown) / 29 mm (lug-to-lug) / 23 mm (between lugs) / 5.6 mm thick
• Year: 1970s
• Ref.: 4017 9
• total weight: 36 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Cal. 1600 - manual
• 19 jewels, 198000 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 07/2025
• +5 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1124