Rolex Cellini King Midas 4017 11

Rolex Cellini King Midas in 18K Gold

Summary of Key Characteristics CIRCA: 1974 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold DIAL: Red mirror dial with Rolex coronet at the "12" hour marker BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown leather strap CASE DIMENSIONS: 28 mm wide x 28 mm top-to-bottom BRACELET SIZE: 7 1/4 inches SERIAL NUMBER: 3617285 REFERENCE NUMBER: 4017 11 CALIBER: 1600 MOVEMENT: Manual The Rolex King Midas was introduced in 1964 and represented quite a departure for the brand. The Gerald Genta-designed case was modernistic and asymmetrical, unlike the brand's usual Oyster cases. The King Midas was worn by both John Wayne and Elvis Presley. In the early 1970s' Rolex produced the 4017 King Midas on a strap. These watches were sold under the Cellini name and are an affordable way to get into Rolex's most famous dress watch. The present example features a beautiful red mirror dial, which is one of the most sought after variations. • Condition: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with some evidence of light polishing. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition. Condition Dial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with some evidence of light polishing. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.