ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES

SIGNED ROLEX, PADELLONE MODEL, REF. 8171, CASE NO. 6XX'731, CIRCA 1959

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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED ROLEX, PADELLONE MODEL, REF. 8171, CASE NO. 6XX'731, CIRCA 1959
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Silvered, 'Type A'
Case: 38 mm. diam.
With: Stainless steel Rolex buckle
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This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’

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Lot Essay

The present example of reference 8171 is an extremely appealing representative of this rarified, attractive and extremely sought-after model. The case impresses with its full and sharp overall condition, the calendar correctors in the band seem in excellent condition. The very good overall condition is further enhanced by the Rolex crown engraved to the outside of the case back, vital features of reference 8171 and particularly sensitive to polishing or excessive wear. The case number is erased but slightly visible.

The charismatic dial has evidently never been subject to any cosmetic enhancement, the attractive ivory patina which has accumulated over the years beautifully harmonizes with the blue outer date ring.

Rolex's celebrated reference 8171, affectionately called ‘Padellone’ by collectors, together with reference 6062, the Oyster version with screw back, were, until 2017, the firm's only two models of a calendar wristwatch with the addition of the moon phase indication. Made in a small series in yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and rare examples in steel and gold, between 1949 and 1952. To the best of our knowledge only 800 were produced in stainless steel.

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