Rolex Ref 8171 Padellone Review

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Every Rolex fan wants to own a Vintage Rolex such as a red sub. But not everyone can afford one and fulfill his dream especially when it comes to complicated Rolex. As we we know Rolex is not a complicated watch company. It did not make complicated watches in large quantity. And nowadays, the common ¡°complicated¡± Rolex watches are just limited to some chronograph and day-date that in fact can not be called ¡°complicated¡±.

However, Rolex did make some true complicated watches during 1940s and 1950s . For example, it created the Ref.4113 ¨Ca split-second chronograph in 1942. Totally, 12 pieces were created. And one of these pieces was sold in 2006 with a whopping price at $600,000, making the Ref.4113 the most expensive Rolex ever sold.

And in 1949, Rolex produced the Ref. 8171, Rolex produced 1,000 pieces the Ref. 8191 which was a triple date moon-phase watch crafted from stainless steel or yellow gold. Now, it has become a hot item for many vintage Rolex collectors. Here I would like to introduced one of the 8191. It is nicknamed Padellone.

This 8191 maintains the original dial ...
... and the snap-back case with the Rolex Coronet and serial number engraved into it. Considering most 8191 today have been replaced with relatively new dials or case back or even both, this one is quite rare and thus very precious. It was produced in a 38mm case, which means it's roughly the same size as the new Rolex Explorer despite being 60 years old. Also, the bright blue date ring looks nice, so does the original moonphase.

If you are looking for a truly rare and complicated Rolex, you can not find a better one than this original reference 8171 Padellone Moonphase. In another word, this watch is the king of vintage complicated Rolex Watch. And it surely deserve the attention from collectors.

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