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Rolex King Midas Reference 4315

Partially verified

This Rolex King Midas wristwatch, reference 4315, is a yellow gold manual-winding timepiece dating to circa 1976. Part of the Cellini collection and the Midas subsidiary line, this watch is characterized by a distinctive five-sided case design with a recessed crown positioned at 9 o'clock, which is shaped to resemble a sun. The case features a screw-down back and is engraved with the 'King Midas' name along its left profile. The watch is paired with an integrated flat-link bracelet that utilizes a hidden deployant clasp. The champagne-colored dial displays a brushed finish, an applied Rolex coronet logo, Cellini script, and a simple stick handset. The object is reported to be in excellent condition with minimal wear and no bracelet stretch, reflecting an approach to design that deviates from traditional Rolex offerings of the era.

Close-up view of the Rolex King Midas dial, showcasing the brushed champagne finish, stick handset, and applied coronet logo.
Close-up view of the Rolex King Midas dial, showcasing the brushed champagne finish, stick handset, and applied coronet logo. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
4315
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1976
Source-reported place
Not established

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 Bracelet Design

The wristwatch is constructed from solid yellow gold and utilizes a five-sided case geometry. The left side of the case is engraved with the model name 'King Midas', while the crown is set into the case at the 9 o'clock position, designed to mimic the appearance of a sun.

The watch is equipped with an integrated flat-link bracelet. This component connects directly to the case and features a concealed or hidden deployant clasp mechanism to maintain the visual flow of the bracelet links.

Evidence for this section
  • “features a five-sided case with a screw-down caseback, "King Midas" engraved into the left case profile”
  • “truly integrated 'flat-link' bracelet with a 'hidden' deployant clasp”
  • “recessed crown at the 9 o'clock position styled to look like a sun”

Dial and Configuration

The champagne dial incorporates a brushed surface texture. It is styled with an applied Rolex coronet at the 12 o'clock position and the 'Cellini' name printed in script on the lower half of the dial face.

Time is displayed via a simple yellow gold stick handset. The design lacks numerals, utilizing the stick markers and the overall geometric composition for the display.

Evidence for this section
  • “features a 'brushed' texture on the champagne dial with an applied coronet logo, Cellini script on the bottom half, and a simple yellow gold stick handset.”

Condition and Attribution

The vendor reports the watch to be in excellent condition, noting only standard signs of wear consistent with its age. The case and bracelet do not exhibit visible damage or defects such as bracelet stretch.

The timepiece is attributed to the Cellini family of Rolex watches, which originated in the late 1960s.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case and bracelet both show normal signs of wear from age with no notable damage or blemishes and no 'stretch.'”
  • “This line of watches became known called the Cellini line with a subsidiary lineup called 'Midas.'”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific caliber used in the Reference 4315 manual-winding movement?
  • Does the serial number, if present on the case, confirm the specific year of production within the mid-1970s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex King Midas Reference 4315
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference4315“Reference 4315”
Datecirca 1976“dates to circa 1976”
MaterialYellow gold“This particular yellow gold example”
Case featuresFive-sided with engraved left profile“features a five-sided case with a screw-down caseback, "King Midas" engraved into the left case profile”
Crown position9 o'clock“recessed crown at the 9 o'clock position styled to look like a sun”
Movement typeManual-winding“Most of the Cellini family features manual-winding movements, and this piece is no different.”

Visible details

  • Five-sided case profile in yellow gold
  • Recessed crown located at the 9 o'clock position
  • Brushed texture on the champagne dial
  • Integrated flat-link bracelet design

Research qualifications

  • Exact serial number is not provided in the source
  • Production status is only described as limited by the source

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Rolex King Midas رفرنس 4315

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 4e597faf89

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