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Thx. Hehe
May 20, 2022,12:42 PM
looks like the next target should be a Paul Newman
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The "Padellone"
By: samwan : May 20th, 2022-10:45
Today, I took delivery of my grail - a Rolex 8171, affectionately nicked name "Padellone" or "Big Pan" - a vintage triple calendar and Officially Certified Chronometer... I have dreamt of owning such a watch for years but given there are only 30 or so pin...
Thanks Nico
By: samwan : May 20th, 2022-11:28
As you can tell, I am ecstatic
Absolutely gorgeous!
By: jlux : May 20th, 2022-12:16
What a watch and the condition is fantastic! Huge congratulations from my side !!
Thank you
By: samwan : May 20th, 2022-12:40
yes, I have seen other examples and this one is quite incredible...
Thx. Hehe
By: samwan : May 20th, 2022-12:42
looks like the next target should be a Paul Newman
Honestly, it was a fluke
By: samwan : May 20th, 2022-12:41
I found one in yellow gold in an online auction and asked for advice. Then I ran into this specialist at the auction house...
Congrats
By: alexxelor : May 20th, 2022-14:23
This dial is very rare
I can't see it in the Tudor line myself...
By: mdg : May 21st, 2022-15:19
...too ornate, which is not the correct word. Too elegant. Along the lines of a Cellini. I don't see Tudor making a Cellini equivalent. I guess I will have to save my money and track down an original : )
Ahhh...
By: mdg : May 21st, 2022-21:39
Thanks
By: samwan : May 21st, 2022-00:07
I am going to bed with it
I am so incredibly impressed
By: Jardin_des_rois : May 22nd, 2022-04:02
and excited for you! It’s also a watch that I have my eye on and I’m glad this one found its way to a good collector. The condition is fantastic! Glad you put it on a nice strap — this one needs some nice shoes! I do think that if you plan on wearing it o...
Totally agreed
By: samwan : May 22nd, 2022-17:18
I am planning to order some straps tomorrow (to give the watch a more vintage feel) and have it fully serviced in due course...