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HunterST · 1 March 2016, 01:00 PM

A colleague mentioned that she'd inherited a beautiful watch from her grandfather and that it was out for service. She brought it in to work today. Needless to say I wasn't expecting it to be a Padellone Moonphase 8171 in yellow gold originally purchased by her grandfather in the early 50's...

soundserious · 1 March 2016, 01:01 PM

Oh my....

Pix · 1 March 2016, 01:05 PM

Boing!

subtona · 1 March 2016, 01:07 PM

Beautiful.

05carbondrz · 1 March 2016, 01:20 PM

One of the most beautiful Watches ever made.

Tudor66 · 1 March 2016, 01:41 PM

Is she single...?

HunterST · 1 March 2016, 01:44 PM

38mm in 1950 was a huge watch during those days.

el1125 · 1 March 2016, 01:58 PM

So beautiful

Rogdogg · 1 March 2016, 02:03 PM

Wow, That's beautiful and in lovely condition.
It's also great that it has been in her family since new.
Did she have any idea of what she had in her possession or did she just think it was a nice watch?

BNA/LION · 1 March 2016, 02:18 PM

SWEET! I would were that right now!

Dr.Smellody · 1 March 2016, 02:43 PM

Wow. That is an amazing watch.

HunterST · 1 March 2016, 04:29 PM

I think she knew it was special, but didn't know there were less than 1000 made and that only a subset of those were in yellow gold. That puts this on the very rare list. Perhaps fewer than 300 exist? Hard to say what has become of those original 1000 watches.

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Wow, That's beautiful and in lovely condition.
It's also great that it has been in her family since new.
Did she have any idea of what she had in her possession or did she just think it was a nice watch?

Rogdogg · 1 March 2016, 04:37 PM

Thanks, That must have been a nice surprise for her although I'd imagine with it being her grandfathers watch she would probably intend to keep it. It is nice however to know what you have in the unfortunate event that you might need it.
I hope she has it correctly insured.

crowncollection · 1 March 2016, 05:03 PM

Nice to see thanks

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capote · 1 March 2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

One of the most beautiful Watches ever made.

X1.000.000

Now this is a watch I would love to see a re-issue of.

fmc000 · 1 March 2016, 08:03 PM

A million dollar watch. My absolute grail.

swish77 · 1 March 2016, 11:05 PM

Just amazing! The condition is incredible. Sigh.

joli160 · 2 March 2016, 12:01 AM

Basel 2016 please

jban5 · 2 March 2016, 12:44 AM

Her grandfather was an excellent caretaker for that watch, I'm sure it was expensive in it's day and that would have kept it that "special" category.

It would be interesting to know if she decides to keep it or if it's value will cause a decision that selling it is necessary.

That is one beautiful watch, wish we got to see the movement.

Daytona4130 · 2 March 2016, 03:41 AM

Definitely don't see that every day. You guys think that piece could bring $1 million?

Lgear080 · 2 March 2016, 03:42 AM

Just wonder what it looked like before service :/

05carbondrz · 2 March 2016, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona4130

Definitely don't see that every day. You guys think that piece could bring $1 million?

Here is One for a little over 50K:http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/rol...-id3077947.htm

photodork · 2 March 2016, 10:56 AM

one of my favorite rolex watches. what a gift to receive.

jmiicustomz · 5 March 2016, 10:04 PM

That is STUNNING!!!

HunterST · 23 May 2019, 03:04 PM

One of these just sold for $970,000 at auction. ��

watch-guy.com · 23 May 2019, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterST

One of these just sold for $970,000 at auction. ��

Wasn’t it a pristine ref 4062 in pink ?

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watch-guy.com · 23 May 2019, 06:10 PM

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Wasn’t it a pristine ref 4062 in pink ?

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Sorry 6062

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Pacha · 23 May 2019, 08:57 PM

Just beautiful, thanks for sharing.

brandrea · 23 May 2019, 09:01 PM

What an incredible heirloom. She’s a lucky lady

Bearxj86 · 24 May 2019, 12:02 AM

Really happy she met you and you can tell her the value. I would be very upset if she went down the street and got 4 grand from Bob's watches.

1 March 2016, 01:00 PM	#1
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	Unicorn sighting today: Rolex Moonphase Padellone Gold A colleague mentioned that she'd inherited a beautiful watch from her grandfather and that it was out for service. She brought it in to work today. Needless to say I wasn't expecting it to be a Padellone Moonphase 8171 in yellow gold originally purchased by her grandfather in the early 50's... __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

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soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Oh my.... __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

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subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,989	Beautiful. __________________

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1 March 2016, 01:44 PM	#7
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	38mm in 1950 was a huge watch during those days. __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

1 March 2016, 01:05 PM	#3
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Boing!

1 March 2016, 01:20 PM	#5
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	One of the most beautiful Watches ever made.

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el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	So beautiful

1 March 2016, 02:03 PM	#9
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Wow, That's beautiful and in lovely condition. It's also great that it has been in her family since new. Did she have any idea of what she had in her possession or did she just think it was a nice watch? __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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1 March 2016, 02:43 PM	#11
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,196	Wow. That is an amazing watch.

1 March 2016, 04:37 PM	#13
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Thanks, That must have been a nice surprise for her although I'd imagine with it being her grandfathers watch she would probably intend to keep it. It is nice however to know what you have in the unfortunate event that you might need it. I hope she has it correctly insured. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Nice to see thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	A million dollar watch. My absolute grail.

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swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Just amazing! The condition is incredible. Sigh.

2 March 2016, 12:01 AM	#18
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	Basel 2016 please __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

2 March 2016, 12:44 AM	#19
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	Her grandfather was an excellent caretaker for that watch, I'm sure it was expensive in it's day and that would have kept it that "special" category. It would be interesting to know if she decides to keep it or if it's value will cause a decision that selling it is necessary. That is one beautiful watch, wish we got to see the movement.

2 March 2016, 03:41 AM	#20
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	Definitely don't see that every day. You guys think that piece could bring $1 million?

2 March 2016, 03:42 AM	#21
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Just wonder what it looked like before service :/

2 March 2016, 10:56 AM	#23
photodork "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: greg Location: canada Watch: '57 oyster royal Posts: 55	one of my favorite rolex watches. what a gift to receive.

5 March 2016, 10:04 PM	#24
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	That is STUNNING!!!

23 May 2019, 03:04 PM	#25
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	One of these just sold for $970,000 at auction. �� __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

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Pacha "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Pacha Location: ABQ Watch: 16660,16713,16570 Posts: 238	Just beautiful, thanks for sharing. __________________ Would the child I once was, be proud of the man I’ve become?

23 May 2019, 09:01 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,599	What an incredible heirloom. She’s a lucky lady

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Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	Really happy she met you and you can tell her the value. I would be very upset if she went down the street and got 4 grand from Bob's watches.

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