Rolex Padellone

New in the house is this so called Padellone [Big Pan] in yellowgold with reference number 8171. No valjoux based movement was used as we see in the chrono's bu

Just one picture, for the moment. I will come back to that watch I had the pleasure to see in Paris some weeks ago during one of my many watch shopping adventur

Today, I took delivery of my grail - a Rolex 8171, affectionately nicked name "Padellone" or "Big Pan" - a vintage triple calendar and Officially Certified Chro

My newest pickup, a Rolex 8171 “Padellone”. In my view, midcentury complicated Rolex - and particularly, the triple calendars - are among the most gorgeous watc

Finally, I was able to snap a picture that really captures the warmth and character of this watch. I’ve struggled to take any photos illustrative of the charm t

Wishing all a Happy Holidays! Been trying to wear the lovely 8171 as much as I can. Love to think about who might have been wearing this 75 years ago. Before Ch