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Rolex Cellini reference 3747 in 18k white gold

Partially verified

This Rolex Cellini, reference 3747, is a manual-winding dress watch featuring a 29 x 29 mm 18k white gold square-form case with a brushed sunray finish. The silver soleil-finished dial is minimalist, featuring applied stick hour markers, center-mounted hour and minute hands, and no luminous material. The watch is signed 'Rolex Genéve' on the dial, with 'Cellini' script at the six o'clock position and 'Swiss' at the bottom edge. It is fitted with a snap-back case closure, which incorporates a small notch at the edge for a case-opening tool. The case back bears the engraving 'B.L.H.'. The watch is currently supplied on a non-original leather strap. The auction description reports the serial number as 1783 xxx, attributing the date of manufacture to 1968. The movement is not pictured, but the vendor notes the watch has been fully checked and regulated.

Front view of the Rolex Cellini reference 3747 showing the silver soleil dial, applied stick markers, and square 18k white gold case.
Front view of the Rolex Cellini reference 3747 showing the silver soleil dial, applied stick markers, and square 18k white gold case. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
3747
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1968
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
1783 xxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 29 x 29 mm case constructed from 18k white gold. The case top features a brushed sunray finish, extending to the lugs. The design is square-form, distinguishing it from the round cases associated with contemporary professional models of the era. The case back is a snap-back design, which includes a specific notch for the application of a watchmaker's tool, allowing for removal.

The dial surface is finished with a silver soleil pattern. It is appointed with slender, applied stick-style hour markers and simple matching hands for hours and minutes. There is no luminous material present on the dial or hands. The dial carries the Rolex coronet and the signature 'ROLEX GENEVE' below the twelve o'clock position, with the 'Cellini' script located at the bottom of the dial and 'SWISS' printed along the lower periphery.

Evidence for this section
  • “housed in a 29 x 29 mm 18k white gold case”
  • “The simple silver soleil-finished dial features stick markers, no lume, and an elegant Cellini script.”

Signatures and Marks

The exterior of the watch features several identifying marks. The dial displays the Rolex coronet and the brand name 'ROLEX GENEVE', with the collection name 'Cellini' written in cursive script.

The case back, in addition to the Rolex coronet notch, features a personalized engraving of the initials 'B.L.H.'. The source reports the serial number as 1783 xxx, which is associated with a manufacture date of 1968.

Evidence for this section
  • “The simple silver soleil-finished dial features stick markers, no lume, and an elegant Cellini script.”
  • “there’s a lovely “B.L.H.” lightly engraved on the case back”
  • “Serial 1783 xxx dating to 1968”

Maintenance and Condition

The watch is described as being in excellent condition, with the factory-applied sunray finish still visible. The vendor reports that the watch has been fully checked and regulated by their in-house watchmaker to ensure mechanical performance.

The watch is currently paired with a leather strap manufactured by Bulang and Sons, replacing the original strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case remains in excellent condition, with its factory sunray finish still strong.”
  • “fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.”
  • “This seldom-seen Rolex has been paired with a fine Bulang and Sons leather strap”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber housed within the reference 3747?
  • Does the case back interior contain gold hallmarks corresponding to 1968?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Cellini reference 3747 in 18k white gold
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference3747“reference 3747”
Case material18k white gold“18 k white gold”
Case dimensions29 x 29 mm“29 x 29 mm”
Serial number1783 xxx“Serial 1783 xxx”
Dial finishSilver soleil“Silver soleil-finished dial”
Case backSnap-back“the snap-back case includes a small Rolex coronet notch”
EngravingB.L.H.“lovely “B.L.H.” lightly engraved on the case back”
Date1968“dating to 1968”

Visible details

  • Applied stick hour markers on the dial
  • Engraved 'B.L.H.' on the case back
  • Notch for a case-opening tool at the edge of the snap-back case back
  • Brushed sunray finish on the case top

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber and condition not verifiable via photography
  • Accuracy of the 1968 dating not independently verified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rolex Cellini silver soleil dial in 18 k white gold ref 3747

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7c01fe7529

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