The Rolex Cellini Danaos ref. 6229 is a more compact quartz interpretation of the Danaos concept. Its cushion-shaped case and precious-metal construction retain the visual language of the larger Danaos watches while its quartz calibre provides a very different mechanical approach.

It reflects the period when Rolex was willing to combine the formal elegance of Cellini with the precision and convenience of quartz technology.

It is an Icon because the 6229 shows how Cellini adapted to the quartz era without abandoning its essential elegance.