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Rolex Cellini Midas Asymmetric 4015 - Ribbed Case 18K yellow gold Orange Foil Dial

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A bolder take on Cellini asymmetry

This Rolex Cellini reference 4015 carries the same design-forward spirit as its asymmetric counterparts, but approaches it with a very different tone. Where white-gold examples lean subtle and architectural, this version embraces warmth and color, using contrast to make the form unmistakable.

Why this configuration stands out

The asymmetric case remains the foundation, but the personality here comes from the orange foil dial. Vibrant without being loud, it brings energy and depth that transforms the watch’s presence on the wrist. Foil dials were produced in limited numbers and are increasingly difficult to find intact, especially in colors this bold. The yellow gold case frames the dial with warmth, creating a striking but balanced pairing that feels very much of its era. Rather than competing with the asymmetry, the dial reinforces it, making the design feel intentional and cohesive.

Condition, clearly stated

Condition is good. The case remains clean with honest wear consistent with age, and the dial retains its color and character. The watch is fitted on its original strap, maintaining period correctness and preserving the watch’s intended presentation. The manual-wind movement is appropriate to the era and keeps the profile slim and elegant.

A more expressive Cellini

This is a Cellini for someone who appreciates Rolex’s experimental side and isn’t afraid of color. Still refined, still wearable, but far less conservative than most dress Rolexes of the period.

Key Specs

Reference: 4015

Movement: Manual Wind

Case Size: 29x30

Bezel: 18K Gold

Bracelet: Original Strap

Dial: Orange Foil 

SKU: 034

History

The Cellini line — named after Renaissance goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini — is Rolex's dress watch offering, and it operates on entirely different logic than the sport and tool watches the brand is famous for. No date window, no rotating bezel, no crown guards. Just case, dial, and movement.

Introduced in the late 1960s, Cellini watches are exclusively 18-karat gold and are powered by manual-wind movements. The collection covers an extraordinary range of case shapes across its history: round, oval, rectangular, cushion, asymmetric, and the distinctive Cestello oval — all sharing a commitment to slim proportions and refined finishing that stands apart from anything else in the Rolex catalog.

References span from the early 3800-series oval cases of the late 1960s and early 1970s through the square 4233 Danaos of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Dials range from brushed champagne and silver sunburst to red and blue vignette, white Arabic, and foil patterns that no longer exist in current production. For collectors who want Rolex craftsmanship without the sport-watch aesthetic, Cellini is the answer — and it remains one of the most underappreciated categories in the entire vintage Rolex universe.