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Rolex "Padellone", Stainless Steel Ref. 8171 Circa 1950's. ...
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Description
Rolex "Padellone", Stainless Steel Ref. 8171 Circa 1950'sCase: 38 mm, stainless steel
Dial: white dial, applied indices, twin aperture for day/month indication, moonphase at 6 o' clock, luminous alpha hands
Movement: Rolex cal. 10" 1/2, self-winding, 18 jewels, movement no. 66,994, inner caseback marked "445, 8171"
Band: alligator leather, generic stainless steel buckle
Signed: dial, case, movement
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex "Padellone", Stainless Steel Ref. 8171 Circa 1950's
Model: "Padellone"
Dial: white dial, applied indices, twin aperture for day/month indication, moonphase at 6 o' clock
Hands: kluminous alpha hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case Width: 38 mm
Watch Movement: Rolex cal. 10" 1/2, self-winding, 18 jewels, movement no. 66,994, inner caseback marked "445, 8171"
Band: alligator leather, generic stainless steel buckle
Circa: 1950's
Condition: watch is in overall very good condition. Lot comes with literature detailing how the dial was expertly restored, date corrector buttons were replaced, case was restored, with rust along the edges of the bezel and edge of case/caseback being removed, and movement receiving a full service. Movement runs, though slight streaking from the rotor sagging from rotating. Rolex coronet on exterior of caseback very faintly visible. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Model: "Padellone"
Dial: white dial, applied indices, twin aperture for day/month indication, moonphase at 6 o' clock
Hands: kluminous alpha hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case Width: 38 mm
Watch Movement: Rolex cal. 10" 1/2, self-winding, 18 jewels, movement no. 66,994, inner caseback marked "445, 8171"
Band: alligator leather, generic stainless steel buckle
Circa: 1950's
Condition: watch is in overall very good condition. Lot comes with literature detailing how the dial was expertly restored, date corrector buttons were replaced, case was restored, with rust along the edges of the bezel and edge of case/caseback being removed, and movement receiving a full service. Movement runs, though slight streaking from the rotor sagging from rotating. Rolex coronet on exterior of caseback very faintly visible. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2023 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5540 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
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