Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 21, 2018

LOT 469

ROLEX REF. 8171 TRIPLE CALENDAR STEEL Very fine and rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with triple-calendar and moon phases.

HKD 1,160,000 - 1,450,000

CHF 140,000 - 174,000 / USD 150,000 - 186,000


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-33-01

Good

Restored

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Reference Ref. 8171

Year Made circa 1951

Bracelet Leather strap with stainless steel buckle

Numbers Case N. 820642

Dimensions 38 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Notes

017 the new Cellini moon phase, Rolex has released two moonphase watches only. Rolex reference 8171 which features 38mm.case and and 6062 which features 36mm.case. Refernece 8171 was produced in very few Numbers during the late 1940s and early 1950s. This important vintage watch is a triple date moonphase watch, extremely rare collectors' item.