Triple Calendar Moonphase

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My newest pickup, a Rolex 8171 “Padellone”. In my view, midcentury complicated Rolex - and particularly, the triple calendars - are among the most gorgeous watches in existence. It’s always been a dream of mine to buy either a 8171 or 6062. The 8171, once

Even though the Rolex 8171 is a triple calendar moonphase watch, it can still be classified as Bubbleback as it uses the similar closed back movement like the Big Bubbleback 5030 and the normal Bubbleback. Key differences are the extra complication and th

But this is just a fraction of my collection. I had been collecting watches over 35 years and I have had them all. So 6062, COMEX . PN’s , military sub , vintage Daytonas all zenith all submariners DRSD , red submariners. The list goes on and on. The 6263

I am surprised at how few Cellini Moonphase watches I see "in the wild". The concept of Rolex has been, to offer purpose built watches – the Submariner for divers, the Explorer for adventurers, the GMT-Master for travelers, the Daytona for race drivers, t

Love all the replies. It is incredible to hear other collectors/enthusiasts describe what is exactly my journey over the past 35 years. I was obsessed with Rolex from a very young boy. This obsession in my late 20’s turned to the deep dark world of Vintag

The Dark Star’ — What makes this Rolex ref. 6062 ‘Stelline’ the experts’ most wanted? The yellow gold case of this 1952 Rolex — offered on 6 December — has acquired a remarkable patina with age. Yet for horologist Dr. Andrew Hildreth and Christie’s specia

I will probably try to purchase a 1680 from the year 1978 (which is my birth year) or 16800 and for the other vintage models probably gmt 1675/16750 and a date just 1600/16000. I think those are among the essential watches from Rolex that are still afford

Joe- a great thread once again that you have started. You are certainly talented in picking topics that alloy fellow purists to eagerly participate! Congratulations your acquisitions. I think for the most part they are superb. Especially the 6542. Why you

Just picked up a Rolex S/S black dial 6062. The watch is in working condition with obvious wear to the case, non brand strap, non-brand buckle. The mov't has been "worked on" by a lesser watchmaker and the dial and moonphase disk are scratched. The questi