A Rare Rolex Moonphase Reference 8171: A Pearl Without The Oyster

When you think of Rolex, no doubt you think of their unsurpassed heritage of Oyster-cased tool watches, from the Submariner to the Milgauss to the GMT Master and Explorer. But before Rolex settled on the niche that they ended up owning for the better part of 50 years, they …

Imported: 6. Apr 2011 (18:31), Wristwatch News, Reviews, & …

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