Rolex Unveils Perpetual Padellone, Reviving the 1950s Reference 8171
Rolex has introduced the Perpetual Padellone, a modern take on the rare reference 8171 triple calendar with moon phase from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Known as the "Padellone," the original 8171 has gained popularity at auctions. The new version, revealed in Milan, boasts a 39 mm case, a fluted bezel, and four correctors. It utilizes the annual calendar caliber 7190, which was launched in 2025, operating at 5Hz and offering a 66-hour power reserve. The moon phase feature incorporates a meteorite disk. There are three available references: two in Everose and one in platinum, priced at $59,000, $72,000, and $66,200. Notably, the Padellone is classified as an annual calendar, not a perpetual calendar.
Key facts
- Rolex launched the Perpetual Padellone, inspired by the vintage reference 8171.
- The original 8171 was a triple calendar with moon phase made in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
- The new watch was unveiled in Milan, where the original was nicknamed.
- It features a 39 mm case, fluted bezel, and four correctors.
- The movement is the new annual calendar caliber 7190, with 30 patent applications.
- The Haplos system automatically adjusts for 30- and 31-day months, needing correction only once a year.
- Three versions are available: two Everose and one platinum, priced at $59,000, $72,000, and $66,200.
- The watch is not a limited edition but will be rolled out slowly in limited quantities.
Entities
Artists
- Carol Besler
- Hannah Silver
Institutions
- Rolex
- Robb Report
- Bloomberg
- The New York Times
- Forbes
- Academy of the Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Gèneve
- Chopard
- IWC
- Audemars Piguet
- Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Gèneve
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Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Geneva
- Switzerland