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Rolex. A fine, rare and large 18K gold self-winding triple calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon

SIGNED ROLEX, PERPETUAL, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER, REF. 8171, MOVEMENT NO. 20'640, CASE NOS. 791'042 AND 049, MANUFACTURED IN 1951

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Rolex. A fine, rare and large 18K gold self-winding triple calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon
Signed Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, ref. 8171, movement no. 20'640, case nos. 791'042 and 049, manufactured in 1951
Cal. 10 1/2''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals, outer date ring with central date hand, two windows for day and month, subsidiary dial indicating phases of the moon combined with constant seconds, the large circular case with calendar correctors in the band, downturned lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

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 stainless steel (see lot 132 in this auction) and pink gold (see lot 129 in this auction) are very rare.

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