There is no better way to describe rolex cellini Classic watches than to call them "truly timeless."What I mean is that this particular design never goes out of style. As a matter of fact, the Classic models - part of Rolex's Cellini line - look like the watches my father used to wear back in the 1950s and 60s: very clean and simple.

Like all Cellini timepieces, the classic watches have no date display and, like all men's models in this collection, they are hand-wound. You can like or dislike the hand-winding idea, but, let me tell you, the traditional design of these timepieces would be totally incoherent with an automatic movement. After all, if you produce a classic look, you might as well go all the way.

The best example of the "classicism" in this collection is a discreet, yet very elegant 18-carat white gold watch with a silver dial, Roman numerals and a black leather strap. It has no adornments, nor does it need any. It is just your basic, beautifully crafted Rolex.

The same model is available in 18-carat yellow gold with a "champagne" dial, and a brown wristband. Usually I am not a fan of an all-gold watch, preferring a cool and crisp look of white gold, platinum or steel. This particular model, however, is not too overwhelming, maybe because of the uncluttered design and a simple leather strap.

A watch with a black dial, black leather strap and just a smidgen of yellow gold looks more modern than the other models, while having the same basic design.