Rolex Padellone to be Offered for Sale at Phillips’ Upcoming Sale
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Rolex Padellone (with ref. 8171) — a large, attractive and exceptionally well-preserved triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases and two-tone dial, original box and numbered hang tag — will be offered at Phillips’ upcoming auction, titled “The GenevRolex Padellone to be Offered for Sale at Phillips’ Upcoming Sale
Rolex Padellone (with ref. 8171) — a large, attractive and exceptionally well-preserved triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases and two-tone dial, original box and numbered hang tag — will be offered at Phillips’ upcoming auction, titled “The Geneva Watch Auction: Nine.” The auction will take place on May 11-12, 2019, in Geneva, and the present watch will be featured in lot 68 at the auction with a pre-auction estimate of 403,000 USD - 806,000 USD. “Reference 8171 is lovingly dubbed ‘Padellone’ — which translates to ‘a large frying pan’ in Italian. Boasting a generous 38 mm case, it is slightly larger than its waterproof Oyster sibling, reference 6062. Both references 8171 and 6062 were the only two vintage Rolex models with moonphases, giving them a mythical reputation and cult-like following. Produced for a very short period of time in the early 1950s, reference 8171 and 6062 were available in yellow gold, pink gold, and stainless steel. Quite likely one of the greatest and best preserved yellow gold reference 8171 to surface on the market in recent years, this timepiece is an absolutely exceptional specimen. Displaying completely original lines, curves, and finishes, it best demonstrates the genesis and factory specifications of the mythical reference. The bezel is overwhelmingly crisp and displays a bevel at the base that would have instantly disappeared with polishing. Of particular note is that sharp Rolex coronet and case number that is visible and immediately legible on the caseback, attesting to the untouched nature of this timepiece. Furthermore, a deep and sharp hallmark is visible on the bottom of the lug,” states the auction house. The present watch was manufactured circa 1950 and it is made of 18K yellow gold. It has an original Rolex alligator strap and an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle. As mentioned by Phillips, the watch is accompanied by Rolex original hang tag, and presentation box. An artwork representing this timepiece as found on the back cover of this catalog will be offered to the winning bidder. The auction house further comments, “As with all ‘Padellone’ watches, the beauty lies in the dial. Those in original condition, such as this one, are few and far between and appear infrequently on the market. This particular example is best characterized as extraordinary. The dial is undeniably original. The sharp track where the moonphase aperture meets the rim of the subsidiary dial is incredibly precise and correct. One would expect to see significant spotting to the dial considering that this watch is not waterproof and has a snap on caseback. Yet, it remains clear of blemishes. Furthermore, the two-tone design is unmistakable and the ‘Officially Certified Chronometer’ script is visible and crisp.” https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more