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

SIGNED ROLEX, PERPETUAL, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER, REF. 8171, MOVEMENT NOS. G 4636 AND 10264, CASE NO. 044, CIRCA 1950

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Rolex. A fine, rare and large 18K pink gold self-winding triple calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon
Signed Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, ref. 8171, movement nos. G 4636 and 10264, case no. 044, circa 1950
Cal. 10 1/2''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, the two-tone 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.

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 (see lot 287 in this auction). Examples in pink gold or in stainless steel (see lot 132 in this auction) are very rare.

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