Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 275

Stainless Steel Ref. 8171, "Padellone" Rolex, ?Perpetual, Precision?, case No. 820772, Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, self-winding, antimagnetic, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

USD 65,000 - 85,000 / EUR 45,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 96,000

C. Three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on case back, correctors on the band, super Oyster crown. D. Matte silver with applied steel dart and pyramidal indexes, Arabic 12, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outermost 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 steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', ?chronometer?, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-06

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Partially replaced

Notes

Ref. 8171 This reference is one of the most sought-after by collectors. It was produced from 1949-1952 in 18K yellow and pink gold, as well as in stainless steel.