Rolex Precision 8171

ROLEX. A RARE AND FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES

ROLEX. A RARE AND FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES SIGNED ROLEX, PERPETUAL, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER, REF. 8171, MOVEMENT NO. 10'482, CIRCA 1950 Movement: Automatic, jewelled, signed Dial: Spanish calendar, signed Case: Snap on back, 38 mm. diam., signed With: 18k gold Rolex buckleThis reference 8171 is a very well preserved example of a "Padellone" (as collectors affectionately call the legendary model due to its large size for the time). Rolex has produced only two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Although both models are automatic, reference 8171 has a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, is fitted with a water-resistant-type screw back.