Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 468
Rolex Stainless Steel Ref. 8171, "Padellone" Rolex, ?Perpetual, Precision?, case No. 820761, Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, self-winding, antimagnetic, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.
CHF 65,000 - 95,000
USD 62,000 - 90,000 / EUR 45,000 - 65,000
C. Three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on case back, correctors on the band. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold 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. Yellow gold feuille 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 15.5 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10.01 |
Good |
