Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 274

So-called "Padellone" Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171. Production of this reference started in 1949. Fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and a 14K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 33,350

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. Matte silver withapplied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial,outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for thedays of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold"alpha" hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 35 - 01

Notes

Ref. 8171 Circa 1000 examples of this watch were manufactured from 1949 to 1952, in 18K yellow or pink gold, as well as some models in stainless steel. 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.