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1973 Rolex Cellini 4012 - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Foil Dial

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The Artistic Side Of The Crown
The Cellini collection has always been Rolex's canvas for experimentation, a space where the strict design codes of the Oyster case did not apply. This reference 4012 comes from a particularly creative period in the early 1970s when the brand explored unconventional materials and textures. The blue foil dial is a perfect example of this brief, artistic departure from the norm, offering a visual depth and color that standard lacquer dials could never achieve. It represents Rolex at its most expressive.
A Dial With Unique Character
What makes this example special is the texture of its blue foil dial. The surface has developed a light, even speckling over time, a natural evolution of the material. Paired with a ribbed 18k yellow gold case, the entire watch presents as a confident and unusual piece of vintage design.
A Well Preserved And Honest Example
Condition is graded as very good. The 18k yellow gold case is well-preserved, appearing unpolished with its ribbed texture still defined. The blue foil dial is in excellent shape, showing the light, even speckling consistent with its age. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Confident Collector
This is a watch for someone who appreciates the less-traveled roads of the Rolex back catalog. It is refined, elegant, and entirely different from the tool watches that define the brand for most people. The manual-wind movement invites a daily ritual, a moment of connection with a beautifully crafted machine from a more daring era of watch design. It works for anyone who values artistry as much as engineering.
Key Specs
Reference: 4012
Model: Cellini
Year: 1973
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 26x32mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed
Strap: Leather
Dial: Blue Foil
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
SKU: 1502