Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Rolex Revives the Padellone With a Modern Annual Calendar
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.
Rolex has introduced the Padellone, a dress watch inspired by its 1949 reference 8171.
The new watch measures 39mm across and is offered in Everose gold or platinum.
Its dial displays the day, month, date and moonphase, including two meteorite moons with faces.
The automatic calibre 7190 has an annual calendar and needs correction once a year after February.
Prices range from $59,000 to $72,800, with sales starting in November.
- Who
- Rolex introduced the Padellone.
- What
- A modern dress watch inspired by the vintage reference 8171, featuring an annual calendar and moonphase display.
- When
- Sales begin in November; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Launched in Milan.
- Why
- The watch revives the Padellone name and design while updating its calendar and movement.
- 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