Vintage Rolex Cellini Tank Watch 3603 — 18k White Gold (1967)
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A 6.5mm-thick Tank 18k white gold case, a white dial with Roman numerals and the Cellini signature. A Rolex from 1967, powered by an extra-thin hand-wound calibre. Serviced, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A 1967 Rolex Cellini 3603, Tank in 18k white gold
In the late 1960s, Rolex brought together its gold dress watches under the name Cellini, in reference to Benvenuto Cellini, a 16th-century Florentine goldsmith and sculptor. The line breaks with the brand's tool watches: precious metal cases, hand-wound movements, dials reduced to the essentials.
The white dial bears twelve black Roman numerals, the Rolex crown and the words Rolex Genève below 12 o'clock, and the Cellini signature in cursive above 6 o'clock. Two black hands, for hours and minutes, stand out clearly against this light background. Dial and hands are original.
The Tank 18k white gold case, rectangular with straight brancards, measures 24mm wide, 34mm Lug-to-lug and 6.5mm thick; the gold hallmark is stamped on the case middle. The lugs hold the strap with a 17mm Lug width, and the signed Rolex crown sits at 3 o'clock.
The watch is powered by the Rolex 1600 calibre, an extra-thin hand-wound movement with 19 jewels, reserved for the Cellini line. The serial number dates its production to around 1967. It is fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap.
Three points to note
01
18k white gold — A hallmarked Tank case, 6.5mm thick.
02
Rolex 1600 calibre — An extra-thin manual movement, reserved for the Cellini line.
03
Roman numeral dial — An original white background and the Cellini signature.
Why choose a vintage Rolex Cellini watch?
This Cellini 3603 combines a Tank 18k white gold case, a white dial with Roman numerals and an extra-thin Rolex manual calibre. A 1967 dress watch, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as a woman's wrist.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Rolex
- Model: Cellini, Tank
- Reference: 3603
- Estimated year: Circa 1967
- Serial number: 22130••
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Rolex calibre 1600, 19 jewels
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Hallmarked 18k white gold (white gold back), rectangular shape
- Width: 24mm (25mm including the crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 34mm
- Thickness: 6.5mm
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Signed Rolex, original
- Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cellini signature, original
- Hands: Black, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Black crocodile-embossed leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Very good overall condition, original dial and hands, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Movement serviced in October 2026, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Why is it referred to as a Tank watch?
The term here refers to the silhouette of the piece: a rectangular case with straight brancards, commonly referred to in this way. It is a Rolex Cellini watch, reference 3603, with no connection to another house.
What is the Rolex Cellini line?
Cellini is Rolex's dress line, created at the end of the 1960s and named after Benvenuto Cellini, a Florentine Renaissance goldsmith. It brings together slim, hand-wound gold watches.
What is the Rolex calibre 1600?
An extra-flat hand-wound mechanical movement, about 2.3mm thick, with 19 jewels and 19,800 vibrations per hour. Rolex reserved it for the Cellini line; here it drives two hands, without centre seconds. A daily winding of a few turns of the crown is sufficient.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
At 24mm wide, 34mm Lug-to-lug and 6.5mm thick, it suits wrists of around 15 to 18cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The 17mm Lug width allows the strap to be changed.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home address depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
In-person handover by appointment in Downtown Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and customs
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FINAL SALES
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