Rolex

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 but it's own manufacture caliber in a special big snap on case, limited production as been said i...  

Impressive watch, pics and infos... Thanks a lot for yout contribution, and for the Education, here, my friend. For once, it changes from the Usual Suspects ( Sub / GMT / DS, etc ...) Best, Philipps. Nicolas

another superb addition, another great review ! Here's a SS version: the snap on back: the movment: (photos S. Mazzariol)...  

This is how Rolex looked to the moon in '49...no smile, probably still bitter from the WWII ;- ( With a little help from Photoshop i just turned the mouth 180 degrees to let it smile ;- )...  

To smile ...? But you're true, I didn't noticed it. It seems to be quite uncommon, indeed. Best. Nicolas

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Hi everyone. This is indeed a very informative thread, and as mentioned above away from the usual suspects. Here is my little contribution to your thread, though nothing as prestige as your sample, but this is my 1st ever vintage purchase. "> "> "> "> You...  

What's not to love your Vintage Rolex? It is dressy, in a super condition, with a lot of charm. What more do you want? I have to confess that I didn't know this model, but it is always interesting to see Rolex Which are different from the Professional Lin... 

Yep, a very watch. The case seems to be good, not over polished... I love the black/red/black/red quantiem; hands and indexs are so quaint! And for finish I love the "light Tuxedo" dial. Enjoy your new vintage Rolex! quentin

greatly appreciate your comment on the watch. One thing to point out and by no means i am correcting you, instead of a roulette it is an all red date wheel. I hope that the red date on this watch makes everyday a holiday, this watch is a gift for someone ... 

a similar as yours in the Guido Mondani book:...