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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 64

Ref. 8171, Stainless Steel "Padellone" Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171. Made in 1950. Very fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

USD 65,000 - 95,000

EUR 51,000 - 75,000 / CHF 76,000 - 110,000

C. Three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and pyramidal indexes, Arabic 12, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, outermost graduation for the days of the month in black Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold feuille hands.M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original