Rolex

The Rolex Cellini Prince was introduced in 2005 and discontinued ten years later in 2015 . During this period, five different models were made. Rectangular case, art deco design, shaped manual-winding movement decorated to match each case and dial: what a...  

An un-Rolex Rolex and I believe the first one with a display case back? Definitely appreciate the idea of matching the movement finishing to the dial, too. Possibly a bit too bold for my shy self but I feel it’s great these were made 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ... 

see them in real life someday. Like you, I have a doubt if I would wear one comfortably, but I'm so glad these were created. Best, Emmanuel

...sponsored by the New York Horological Society. The presenter was a Rolex watchmaker and was wearing one of these...

watches and the esteem they inspire to watchmakers.

Best, Emmanuel

The red accents give it a sporty look (and no Roman numerals). The movement is really nice indeed. Cheers, Emmanuel

Such a cool mix of tradition and modernity - a one of a kind shaped dress piece ....

the yellow gold model.

I will definitely try to try one on someday. Best, Emmanuel

They are a nice break from the ubiquitous sport watches we are used to. Another side of Rolex.

And one I like a lot, personally. Best, Emmanuel

But even before I became obsessed with Ultra Thin watches I thought these were just a little bit too chunky. Having checked with my friend Gemini it confirmed these watches range from 9.3mm to 11.7mm which I think is quite thick for a dress watch. I still... 

but I will personally hold my judgment until I can see one in real life. Best, Emmanuel

...what a time when Rolex was making shaped movements for dressy watches : ) Bring them back!

The YG is my favorite too. Best, Emmanuel

As I mentioned on multiple occasions before, the Cellini Prince is my favorite Rolex watch ever. The 5442 and 5443 are, easily, my favorites of the collection. I'd happily have either, perhaps just a smidge more preference for the rose gold due to its mor... 

The 5442 offers a perfect mix of traditional and modern aesthetics. Being shaped and not sporty, these watches are fairly easy to find and not unaffordable. Best, Emmanuel

I don’t see many of this any more. Perhaps Rolex brings it back….

It doesn’t seem very likely at this stage, but why not? Best, Emmanuel

Desperately wanted to buy the Clous De Paris version in my early days of watch collecting but alas, my pockets were not deep enough then and I never came across one in real life. My other pick would be the Gordon Circulaire which I have seen. The retailer... 

The shaped chronometer movements which come to my mind are: Niton Prima: Horological meandering: Span Style Color Gray Horological Meandering Span The New Prima By Niton Incl A Geneva Seal Movement Its Background L.U.C Grand Cru: Chopard: Span Style Color... 

Much as I think these designs are amazing I am an old school person and much prefer the original Prines ...  

That would be great. Like you, I like the vintage pieces very much. Including your 3739 Ram’s Horn. Best, Emmanuel

That was the first time i saw one in person and i must admit i really enjoyed seeing it on my wrist while playing with it I love the case design and the side profile of this piece . Would love to see the rose gold with black dial at some point on my wrist...  

This Clous de Paris and the Godron Circulaire are definitely my favorites. Best, Emmanuel

My favorite among them would be the 2nd one. Thank you for compiling Emmanuel !

Best, Emmanuel

I saw a brand new fully "stickered" yellow gold version for a fraction of the original price. My guess was that people were buying these brand new, keeping them in safes, just to be allowed to enter the waiting list of Submariners, which is a shame as you... 

far less successful than sports watches. Rolex always keeps a dress watch in its catalog: the current one is the 1908, which has its charm, but it isn't as interesting to me as the Cellini Prince. Best, Emmanuel