Stemming from Rolex's eventual acceptance of the idea that some of their customers would like to own a second watch, the Rolex Cellini collection is perhaps one of the brand's most understated. A dress watch at heart, the Cellini departs from Rolex's typically rugged design cues and enters the world of soft sophistication. Combining precious metal constructions with leather straps and elegantly designed dials, the Cellini collection is the dress watch epitomized. However, launched in the 1990s, the Rolex Cellini ref. 5241/6 that we have here is a member of the Cellini collection that embraces tradition while also expanding upon its design with a more modern aesthetic. Embodying its ethos as a dress watch that refrains from bringing too much attention to itself by excluding any sort of embellishments, such as complications, diamonds, textured surfaces, or an overly intricate dial, the ref. 5241/6 is a wonderfully classical timepiece, even if its 38mm platinum construction gives it a modern silhouette as a result of the emergence of larger watches during the 1990s. Offered with a stunning ice blue dial, a hallmark of its platinum construction, this timepiece highlights Rolex’s ability to respond to the market’s trends, all while expanding upon a collection through careful design and high-end craftsmanship.

An interesting watch that highlights the ability of Rolex to create unique and interesting watches when they decide to brand out from their typical remit, the ref. 5241 expands upon the Cellini collection through its modern proportions and stunning craftsmanship.