Lot 217
  • 217

Rolex

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASESCIRCA 1950 REF 8171 OYSTER PERPETUAL PRECISION
  • STAINLESS STEEL AND ALLIGATOR STRAP
  • diameter 38 mm
• Cal. A295 CPL, automatic jeweled movement • silvered dial, applied dagger indexes with Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, twin apertures for day and month in Italian, blued steel date hand and outer chapter ring for date, subsidiary dial for seconds with fan-form aperture for moon phases • stainless steel case, calendar correctors to band, snap-on case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex buckle

Condition

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing however it would benefit from service in the near future. Two of the four internal calendar correctors are lacking. The dial has a clear appearance and has been fully reprinted. The case shows some light putting and a slight ding to the back. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by the Rolex box.

See lot 201 for a note on Reference 6062.