Review: Rolex Cellini 6623 - A Timepiece for Time Travelers

Greetings, fellow time explorers! As we delve into the realm of horology, let us traverse the space-time continuum to ponder the Rolex Cellini 6623 from the mysterious year 2005. Though I, Albert Einstein, may not have witnessed it myself, let's embark on this amusing journey!

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This timepiece, measuring a petite 37mm, is so thin that it could pass for a mathematical concept. With its weighty solid gold, it feels as if time itself has collapsed into a compact form, turning your wrist into a gateway to high horology – or so it seems! But fear not, for it's a sneaky little trickster, for lurking within is a Qqqqquartz movement! And there's a frugal Canadian wizard out there who can replace its battery for a mere $7 – a bargain worthy of E=mc²!

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Behold the magic of its thinness, a mere 6mm, a dimension so small that even photons would envy its sleekness! And the watch's weight, adorned with solid gold, can only be likened to a celestial body of infinite mass - all while gracefully gracing your wrist!

I must say, the watch's tick-tock is a symphony of silence, only revealing itself every 20 seconds. It's so soothing that I once tried using it as a metronome to lull myself to sleep. Alas, my dreams quickly became entangled in the fabric of space-time, and I drifted off into a cosmic slumber.

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 (The original exotic leather could not be included in the Chrono24 sale).

Now, let's discuss the leather straps. Oh, the drama of missing Ostrich! CITES regulations, it seems, have created a barrier for exotic leather shipment, leaving you without the original strap. A pity! But fear not, for you ventured into the realm of Strapsco and its $20 brown racing strap, only to find that it had an uncanny resemblance to a discount store special – quite the paradox!

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Moving on, you tried an orange alligator strap, hoping to add some flair to your watch. But little did you know, it transformed your timepiece into a proud peacock, shouting, "Behold, I am a quartz watch in luxurious disguise!" What a grandiose spectacle it must have been!

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Oh, but the adventure doesn't end there. A 18mm women's blue strap entered the picture, intended for your wife's watches, but fate had other plans. Now it languishes in a dusty corner, looking lovely but far too feminine for your tastes – the quirks of the universe can be baffling!

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In your quest for the perfect strap, you found solace in a $80 ostrich leather strap from CHIII Etzy shop. Yet, even this had a twist of irony, for its bulkiness proved to be a challenge. The great Einstein himself would have been proud of your ingenuity, as you resorted to a little strap surgery to make it fit.

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In conclusion, dear reader, the Rolex 6623 watch is a timekeeping enigma, playing tricks with high horology pretenses and exotic straps alike. It's a reminder that even in the world of watches, the universe has a sense of humor. So, embrace the quirks, relish the oddities, and keep exploring the cosmos – both within the world of watches and beyond!

Review: Rolex Cellini 6623 - A Timepiece for Time Travelers

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  • Cheap to maintain
  • Well proportioned
  • Thin
  • Solid Gold
  • Nice dial
  • 19mm lug width
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