Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 206

Rolex Perpetual Precision,No. 297, Ref. 8171. Production of thisreference started in 1949.Fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wrist-watchwith triple date and moonphases. Accompanied by a stainless steelRolex buckle.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,200

Sold: USD 18,400

C. three-body, polished and brushed. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dartindexes, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabicnumerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold"Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movementsigned.Diam. 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 8171. Circa 1000 examples were produced from 1949 to 1952, in 18K yellow or pink gold, as well as some models in stain-lesssteel.This reference is called "Padellone" by Italian collectors.Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001,pp. 68 to 71 and 94.