Rolex 8171

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1952
Case Size: 38mm
Case Material: -
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description
Rolex. A Very Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Triple Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases Signed Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171, Case No. 820'744, Circa 1952 Movement: Automatic, Cal. 10 1/2''', 18 jewels Dial: Silvered, Arabic and dagger numerals, two date windows for day and month in English, date, moon phases Case: Stainless steel, screw back, 38mm diam. , This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Collectible Features |Rolex 8171

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