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Rolex. A fine and large 18K pink gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases
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Rolex. A fine and large 18K pink gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases

SIGNED ROLEX, PERPETUAL, REF. 8171, MOVEMENT NOS. 10'507 AND G 4594, CASE NO. 076, CIRCA 1950

Closed14 November 2011

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Rolex. A fine and large 18K pink gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases
Signed Rolex, Perpetual, ref. 8171, movement nos. 10'507 and G 4594, case no. 076, circa 1950
Cal. A.295 CPL 10 1/2''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton numerals, outer blue date ring with central blue date hand, two windows for day and month, engine-turned subsidiary dial for moon phases and constant seconds, large circular case, calendar correctors in the band, snap on back, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present "Padellone", as reference 8171 is affectionately called by collectors, is distinguished by its very original and charismatic condition. The case has not been subject to careless polishing, underlined by the clearly visible hallmark to the side. Its original dial displays a very attractive, uniform champagne patina, beautifully enhancing the overall appeal of this legendary model.

Rolex has produced only two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 has a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, is fitted with a water-resistant-type screw back.

Reference 8171 was made in a small series between 1949 and 1952, mostly in yellow gold. Examples in pink gold or in stainless steel are very rare.