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Rolex Revives the Padellone With a Modern Annual Calendar

Rolex Revives the Padellone With a Modern Annual Calendar
Rolex revives its million-dollar ‘frying pan’, and the result is charming · firstpost.com

Rolex has made a new watch called the Padellone.

It takes its name from an old Rolex that collectors nicknamed “large frying pan.”

The new watch keeps some of the old model’s look but has a larger, modern design.

It shows the day, month, date and phase of the moon.

Its movement can tell the difference between months with 30 and 31 days.

The wearer only needs to correct the calendar once a year, after February.

The watch comes in gold or platinum, with several dial and strap choices.

It costs at least $59,000, and sales begin in November.

Key facts

Vintage inspiration
Rolex reference 8171, introduced in 1949
Case size
39mm wide, 12.2mm thick and 45.1mm lug to lug
Water resistance
50 metres
Movement
Automatic calibre 7190, beating at 5Hz
Power reserve
Approximately 66 hours
Calendar
Annual calendar; one correction each year after February
Prices
$59,000 for Everose gold on leather; $66,200 for platinum; $72,800 for Everose gold on the Settimo bracelet
Sales
Begin in November

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