ROLEX | REF 8171 'PADELLONE', A STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, CIRCA 1951 | 勞力士 |8171型號「PADELLONE」精鋼全日曆腕錶備月相顯示，年份約1951
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December 11, 08:21 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
Lot Details
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REF 8171 'PADELLONE'
A STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE C𒁏ALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
CIRCA 1951
8171型號「PADELLONE」精鋼全日曆腕錶備月相顯示，年份約1951
Dial: two toned silvered
Caliber: cal. 10 1/2'' automatic movement, 18 jewels
Movement number: 56889
Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back
Closure: stainless steel associated buckle
Size: diameter 38 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex case and Chronometer Guarantee dated March 18, 1🌜958
Often referred to as the "Padellone" (the Italian word for frying pan), the reference 8171 is one of the most coveted vintage Rolex watches on the market. At 38 mm, its dial was substantia👍lly la🀅rger than other models at the time.
Rolex created a name for itself by creating excellent sports watches. As such, triple calendars with moon phases have&nbs✤p;rarely made an appearance in the firm's history. In fact, Rolex made only two watches with moon phases: the Reference 8171 with the snap-on case back, and the Reference 6062, an Oyster model with a screw-down case back. The firm produced the 8171 for only three years, during 194ꩲ9-1952.
The present lot is an exciting opportunity for a very particular collector w🌳ꦏho values exceptional craftsmanship above all.