A rare stainless steel triple calendar and moonphase wristwatch

SIGNED ROLEX, MODEL NO. 8171, 1940S

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A rare stainless steel triple calendar and moonphase wristwatch
Signed Rolex, model no. 8171, 1940s
The nickel plated self-winding chronometer movement with superbalance numbered 67178, the silvered dial with raised gilt dagger numerals, outer date ring with central date hand, apertures for the day of the week and the month, sector for the moon, the steel circular case with chamfered bezel, downturned scalloped lugs and snap on back, leather strap and Rolex steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

The non Oyster moonphase, model 8171, has always played "second fiddle" to its more desirable companion Oyster model 6062 in the collector stakes, yet the watch is in fact rarer than the Oyster version. Whilst the Oyster model was in the company's catalogues for over 8 years (1951 to 1959) the 8171 was only available for 4 years (1952 to 1955).

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