Rolex Perpetual Padellone: A New Annual Calendar Rooted in Vintage History

Rolex rarely ventures into complicated dress watches. On September 15, 2026, that changed with the introduction of the Rolex Perpetual Padellone, a new annual calendar with moonphase that draws its name and design language from one of the brand’s rarest vintage references. For collectors who have watched Rolex’s catalog stay close to sport and everyday models for decades, this release marks a notable shift.

This guide covers what the Rolex Perpetual Padellone is, the vintage watch it’s named after, full specifications, and current pricing and availability.

What Is the Rolex Perpetual Padellone?

The Perpetual Padellone (reference 8171) is a 39mm annual calendar watch featuring day, month, date, and moonphase displays. Unlike a full perpetual calendar, an annual calendar needs correction only once a year — typically at the end of February — rather than monthly.

The watch is built into Rolex’s 1908 collection, positioning it as a dress watch rather than a tool or sport reference. It is offered in 18k Everose gold or 950 platinum.

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The Vintage Reference 8171: The Original Padellone

The Padellone name isn’t new. It refers to a Rolex triple calendar with moonphase produced in the 1950s, also numbered reference 8171. Nicknamed “Padellone” — Italian for “big pan,” a reference to its comparatively large case size at the time — the original has become one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex references among serious collectors, in part because so few examples were made.

The original 8171 required monthly correction, since it was a full calendar rather than an annual calendar. The new Perpetual Padellone keeps the vintage watch’s identity — the moonphase at 6 o’clock, the fluted bezel, the dial layout — while updating the mechanics for daily wear.

Specifications and Design

Case and Dial

• Case diameter: 39mm
• Height: 12.2mm
• Lug-to-lug: 45.1mm
• Materials: 18k Everose gold or 950 platinum
• Bezel: Fluted
• Dial: Day and month apertures, pointer date track, moonphase display at 6 o’clock
• Case details: Four correctors set into the caseband, polished finish throughout

Movement: Caliber 7190

The Perpetual Padellone is powered by Rolex’s new caliber 7190, which introduces the brand’s Dynapulse escapement. This is a meaningful mechanical detail for collectors who follow Rolex’s in-house movement development closely, and it signals that this release is as much a movement showcase as a design revival.

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Rolex Perpetual Padellone Price and Availability

As with most new Rolex complications, demand is expected to outpace initial allocation. Rolex authorized dealers, including Mio Jewelry, are taking client interest ahead of the watch reaching showroom floors.

Why the Perpetual Padellone Matters for Collectors

1. Rolex rarely revives dormant references. Bringing back the Padellone name signals confidence in leaning on Rolex’s own archive, not just its current sport catalog.
2. It competes directly with established dress watch complications from other Swiss maisons, at a price point that puts it in conversation with annual calendars from brands like Patek Philippe.
3. New movement technology. The Dynapulse escapement debuting in caliber 7190 is likely to appear in future Rolex references, making this watch an early look at where the brand’s movement engineering is headed.

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Interested in the Rolex Perpetual Padellone?

Mio Jewelry is taking client interest in the Perpetual Padellone now, ahead of allocations arriving in showrooms. Contact our team to discuss availability and be considered for this release.