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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

LOT 362

Ref 8171 Pink, "Padellone" Rolex, ? Perpetual, Precision?, No. 066, Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Extremely fine and rare, self-winding, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and 18K pink gold Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a Rolex box.

CHF 200,000 - 300,000

USD 170,000 - 250,000 / EUR 135,000 - 200,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on case back, Super Oyster crown. D. Two-tone silver with applied pink gold baton indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds, 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, inner minute track. Pink gold dauphine 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 13.2 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 8171 is one of the most sought-after models by collectors. It was produced from 1949- 1952 in 18K yellow and pink gold as well as stainless steel. The excellent un-restored condition of the present watch, including the interior of the case back, gives the collector an excellent opportunity to better understand Rolex production techniques. For example the number 066 stamped in the case back refers to the fact that the present watch was the 66th example of a reference 8171 made in pink gold.