1981 Rolex Cellini Blue Vignette Dial White Gold Ref. 4084

Blue Vignette
The Rolex Cellini collection has always represented a different side of Rolex, one that moved away from the familiar Oyster case and focused on more elegant and unconventional designs. Particularly during the 1970s and early 1980s, Rolex experimented with unusual case shapes, decorative finishes and some really interesting dial colours.
This Ref. 4084 from 1981 is a great example of that period, featuring a beautiful blue Vignette dial housed in an 18K white gold tonneau-shaped case. The dial is undoubtedly the highlight, with its rich blue centre gradually darkening towards the edges, creating a wonderful depth of colour. These graduated dials were among Rolex's more interesting creations of the era and have a character quite unlike the traditional silver and champagne dials.
The 31 mm white gold case features an unusual decorative finish on the bezel, giving the watch an almost jewellery-like appearance while remaining understated. The combination of white gold and the deep blue dial works particularly well, making this a very attractive vintage dress watch.
Our example is preserved in very nice vintage condition, showing only light wear from age. The decorative finish on the bezel remains intact, as do the original engravings on the case back. The watch retains its original crown and is fitted with a black leather strap and Rolex white gold pin buckle.
A lovely example of the more creative side of vintage Rolex, and a reminder that some of the brand's most interesting designs can be found outside its famous Oyster collection.