ROLEX

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 8171, SO-CALLED "PADELLONE", TWO-TONE SILVER TRIPLE DATE, MOON PHASES, 18K YELLOW GOLD A very fine and extremely rare, large and attractive, 18k yellow gold, self winding gentleman's astronomic wristwatch with indications for the date, day, month and moon phases. Brand: Rolex, Switzerland Model: SO-CALLED "PADELLONE" Reference: 8171 Year: Circa 1950 Case: 676632 Movement: G99683, 20665 Caliber: 23 mm., rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Diameter: 38 mm. Weight: 66 gr. Signature: Dial, case and movement Accesories: Accompanied by the original box, certificate, blank guarantee, and a weekly event guide dated July 1956. Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 3-6-8-01 (Good , Slightly oxidized , Slightly scratched , HANDS Original) Movement: 3-6* (Good , Slightly oxidized , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) HKD: 580,000 - 960,000 USD: 73,000 - 122,000 EUR: 65,000 - 108,000 JPY: 11,510,000 - 19,180,000 Rolex, Ref. 8171 This reference was produced in few examples between 1949 to 1952; approximately 1 000 examples in 18K yellow or pink gold, as well as some models in stainless steel were manufactured. Throughout their entire run, Rolex only produced two models of watches displaying triple date and moon phases: · Ref. 8171, featuring a snap-on case-back (38 mm.); · Ref. 6062, with a screw-down “Oyster” case (36 mm.). This watch was very avant-garde for its time because of its diameter (38 mm.), making it a very modern piece today; an extremely rare collectors’ item. This reference is one of the most sought-after models by collectors and so-called “Padellone” by Italian collectors, translates “frying pan”. Today, a new “Cellini” moon phase Rolex has released.

Estimate:£54,521.22

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