Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 397
Ref. 8171, Stainless Steel Padellone Rolex, "Perpetual, Precision", No. 401, Ref. 8171. Made in 1952. Very fine and rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a Rolex Hong Kong service receipt dated November 1989.
CHF 60,000 - 80,000
USD 57,000 - 75,000 / EUR 40,000 - 53,000
Sold: CHF 114,000
C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, concave and curved lugs, Super Oyster crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and pyramidal indexes, Arabic 12, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial, 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 yellow gold alpha 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: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-7-01 |
Very good Oxidized 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 number 401 stamped in the case back refers to the fact that the present watch was the 401st example of a reference 8171 made in stainless steel.