Rolex 'Padellone' ref. 8171

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Technical Details & Model History

Case: stainless steel, 38 mm diameter (nicknamed “Padellone” for its oversized dimensions at the time)
Movement: automatic Rolex with complete calendar and moon phases
Dial: original silvered with applied indexes and peripheral calendar scale
Complications: full calendar (day, date, month) + moon phases
Crystal: domed plexiglass
Reference: 8171
Year of production: 1950
Strap: brown crocodile with original steel buckle
Condition: excellent, rare example in outstanding preservation

Key Features

Ref. 8171 is one of the very few Rolex models featuring both a complete calendar and moon phases
Large 38 mm diameter, enormous for its era, earning the nickname “Padellone”
Produced for only a few years (1950–1952), making it one of the rarest and most collectible Rolex watches ever
Original silvered dial with natural patina and applied indexes

Historical Context

The Rolex ref. 8171, known as the “Padellone”, is one of the most important and sought-after watches in the brand’s history. Introduced in 1950 and produced for only a few years, it is one of just two Rolex models ever made with both a complete calendar and moon phases. For its rarity, size, and historical significance, it is considered a true “grail” among collectors worldwide.

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