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Rolex revives the rare reference 8171 as the Perpetual Padellone

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YouTubeFirst shown as “A First Look At The New Rolex Perpetual Padellone” by Hodinkee

The video looks at the design, history and mechanics of the Perpetual Padellone, which pairs an annual calendar with a meteorite moonphase disc. Watch for the calibre 7190, the Everose gold and platinum cases and the new Settimo bracelet.

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