Rolex Cellini King Midas "Ribbed Asymmetric" Ref. 4015
$8,500.00
Brand: Rolex
Model: Cellini King Midas Ribbed Asymmetric
Reference: 4015
Circa: 1975
Case Material: 18kt Yellow Gold
Dial: Original Sigma vertically brushed champagne dial with applied baton numerals
Size: 29mm
Movement: Rolex caliber 1600, manual wind
Function: Time Only
Condition: Excellent
Matthew's Notes
Celebrate the pinnacle of luxury asymmetry with a truly spectacular watch from Rolex's golden age of form and geometry. This vintage Rolex Cellini Reference 4015 belongs to the legendary Gérald Genta-inspired King Midas lineage, trading traditional round styling for striking, architectural brutalism. With its captivating slanted silhouette, this timepiece moves beyond simple horology to become an immediate conversation piece and an investment-grade work of art. The defining characteristic of the Reference 4015 is its heavily stylized, asymmetrical pentagonal case. Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, the left flank elegantly slants outward into a structural peak, mirroring the iconic roofline of the Greek Pantheon. The case is defined by deeply sculpted, razor-sharp horizontal ridges that create an unforgettable layered visual effect. Furthering its collector appeal, the winding crown is uniquely integrated directly into the peak of the left case flank—a distinctive left-handed ("destro") layout that keeps the design language clean, flush, and pure. The watch is fitted with an elegant, minimalist champagne dial that perfectly mirrors the warm brilliance of the surrounding 18k gold architecture. Pristine black baton hour markers and simple, faceted hands emphasize the watch's avant-garde shape rather than distracting from it. Beneath the dial ticks an ultra-thin caliber 1600 manual-winding mechanical movement, allowing this architectural sculpture to sit completely flat and effortlessly comfortable on the wrist. The condition of this watch is exceptional.







































