Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 396

Pink Gold Padellone Rolex, ? Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer?, No. 207, Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Extremely fine and rare, self-winding, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

USD 95,000 - 140,000 / EUR 66,000 - 100,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on case back. D. Two-tone silver with applied pink gold faceted 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 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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Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-14-01

Good

Damaged

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 8171 is one of the most sought-after models. It was produced from 1949- 1952 in 18K yellow and pink gold as well as stainless steel. The number 207 stamped in the case back refers to the fact that the present watch was the 207th example of a reference 8171 made in yellow gold.