Whenever someone begins to get interested in Cellini watches they seem to want to know what is inside of one. “Is it the same movement as a Submariner or a Datejust?” “Is it technically advanced?” etc.
-Sorry, but no it is not. Cellinis have their own movments totally different from Rolexes.
For one they are manually wound watches, not automatics. Second they are dress watches so they have different standards.
These movements are much thinner than their Rolex counterparts but they are still well made quality movements.
Some Cellinis have quartz movements.
Rolex uses their own in house Quartz movement. It’s not the Oysterquartz, it is a more traditional quartz model, but very nicely finished and a reliable timekeeper.
Other models like the Prince has a unique in house manual wind caliber made exclusively for that model. Many have the reliable Rolex Caliber 1601 inside.
The 1601 is a very traditional manual wind movement reserved exclusively for Cellini models.
It measures 20.8 mm in diameter & 2.55 millimeters thick.
It operates at 21,600 bph, has 20 jewels, and a 46 hour power reserve.
The balance is freesprung with a flat hairspring.
The movement is a derivative of the 1600 caliber which Rolex designed in 1964.
The 1600 was a 19,800 bph version with 19 jewels and a flat hairspring with regulator. The 1601 modifications took place in 1993.
It is hard to compare the 1601 & 1602 calibers to the 3135 automatic mov. but it is a sturdy well built movement which has been proven through 44 years of use
When we have searched for pictures of this caliber on line we have had very poor luck (although I found one tonight).
This calibe for sale is new & unworn, ruuning perfectly.
Has got a stem with gold 18k crown.
Protect in small prety rolex box.
Perfect for restor your old watch or ressurect your old Rolex watch !
RETAIL ROLEX PRICE 2013 : 1115 €
GUARANTEED TO BE 1OO% AUTHENTIC
