Rolex Cellini Moonphase - 39 mm Ref 50535

The Rolex Cellini Moonphase Reference 50535 is one of my favorite designs.  It is different from the typical Rolex, using an elegant pan-shaped design rather than the world-famous Oyster case.  It has a timeless design and a sophisticated appearance.  The case is a 39mm case made from 18 ct Everose gold (introduced in 2005) and a polished finish.  It has a double bezel - one domed and a second which is fluted.  The hour markers, the hour hand, and minute hand are in matching pink gold and are shaped like a classic double-edged sword. 

The classic white dial is quite unique.  At 6 o'clock is a moonphase aperture.  At the top of the aperture and below the center hand pivot is the moonphase indicator in a two-edged triangle shape.  This indicator shows the position of the moon at its tip.  The second hand is aided by an inner ring indicating 60 seconds, marked off by dashes and a number at 5 second intervals.  Most interestingly, there is a blue hand with a crescent moon at the tip which partially encircles the day of the month, marked at the edge of the dial in numbers 1 through 31. 

Powered by a calibre 3195, the Reference 50535 generates a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.  The screw-down winding crown is emblazoned with the Rolex emblem at the tip.  The Cellini has a domed sapphire crystal and is waterproof to a respectable 165 feet.  The bracelet is a tobacco colored alligator leather with an 18 ct gold buckle with folding Crownclasp. 

The Cellini Moonphase is astronomically accurate for 122 years.  Oh, what Galileo wouldn't give for a timepiece like this.