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New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 229

Ref 8171, Exotic Dial Rolex, "Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer," Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and an 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.

USD 70,000 - 100,000

EUR 47,000 - 67,000

C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on back. D. Champagne with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dart and pyramid indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, patented Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-03

Good

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Notes

This reference is called "Padellone" by Italian collectors. The interior case back is stamped with the number 288 referring to the fact that the present watch was the 288th example of the reference 8171 to be made. The collection of Guido Mondani all started with a ref. 8171 which he received from his wife as a gift for his 41st birthday, the ref. 8171 inspired Mr. Mondani to start a Rolex collection of highest quality. Mr. Mondani named the ref. 8171 as the 'Foundation' watch.