Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 8171, 1950's. Astronomic, self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases and triple date.
C. massive, polished. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.