Rolex Cellini Moonphase 50535 Discontinued

About This Watch

The Rolex Cellini Moonphase 50535 was one of the most unusual and beautiful watches Rolex ever produced, featuring a moon phase display at 6 o'clock rendered with an actual meteorite disc. The moon itself is crafted from a piece of meteorite with a blue enameled sky featuring stars, creating a miniature celestial scene on the dial. The Cellini collection, named after the Renaissance goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini, represented Rolex's dressier, more classical side, far removed from the sport-focused Oyster Professional lineup. The 39mm Everose gold case features a distinctive double bezel with a domed, fluted outer ring and a polished inner ring, creating an elegant frame for the white lacquer dial. The moon phase mechanism is accurate to within one day every 122 years, requiring correction only once per century. The date is displayed via a center hand with a crescent tip pointing to the date around the circumference of the dial. The Cellini line has since been discontinued, making the Moonphase particularly collectible as a limited chapter in Rolex's history. For collectors who appreciate Rolex but want something completely different from the sports watch mainstream, this rare complication watch is a true treasure.