ROLEX | REF 8171 'PADELLONE', A STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, CIRCA 1951 | 勞力士 |8171型號「PADELLONE」精鋼全日曆腕錶備月相顯示，年份約1951

Often referred to as the "Padellone" (the Italian word for frying pan), the reference 8171 is one of the most coveted vintage Rolex watches on the market. At 38 mm, its dial was substantially larger than other models at the time. 

Rolex created a name for itself by creating excellent sports watches. As such, triple calendars with moon phases have rarely made an appearance in the firm's history. In fact, Rolex made only two watches with moon phases: the Reference 8171 with the snap-on case back, and the Reference 6062, an Oyster model with a screw-down case back. The firm produced the 8171 for only three years, during 1949-1952.

The present lot is an exciting opportunity for a very particular collector who values exceptional craftsmanship above all.