An automatic, perpetual triple calendar wristwatch, by Rolex, ref: 8171
An automatic, perpetual triple calendar wristwatch, by Rolex, ref: 8171
The circular matt silvered dial with applied gilt baton markers, blue outer date ring, central date hand and apertures for day and month, subsidiary dial indicating the phases of the moon combined with constant seconds, the movement no. 10356 and G4827, case with snap on back and downturned lugs, circa 1950, case 38mm wide, later leather straps
Case signed Rolex Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, dial and movement signed, case no. 104
, An example of this model, reference 8171, is illustrated in James, M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches p. 209
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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. , Rolex has produced two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 has a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, has a water-resistant-type screw back. Ref: 8171 is considered very rare as it was produced in a small series between 1949 and 1952.Details
An automatic, perpetual triple calendar wristwatch, by Rolex, ref: 8171
The circular matt silvered dial with applied gilt baton markers, blue outer date ring, central date hand and apertures for day and month, subsidiary dial indicating the phases of the moon combined with constant seconds, the movement no. 10356 and G4827, case with snap on back and downturned lugs, circa 1950, case 38mm wide, later leather straps
Case signed Rolex Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, dial and movement signed, case no. 104
Literature
An example of this model, reference 8171, is illustrated in James, M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches p. 209
Special notice
Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.
Post lot text
Rolex has produced two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 has a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, has a water-resistant-type screw back. Ref: 8171 is considered very rare as it was produced in a small series between 1949 and 1952.
