Cover Rolex springs a surprise with a new annual calendar timepiece
Rolex springs a surprise with a new annual calendar timepiece
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The Rolex Padellone is the latest to join the Perpetual collection
Inspired by a vintage Rolex, reference 8171, the new Perpetual Pandellone is an instantaneous complete calendar, joining the Perpetual collection as its first complicated model. Featuring date, day, month and moon phase indications, it is offered in 39mm 18k Everose gold with a white dial and Settimo bracelet or brown alligator leather strap and 950 platinum with an ice blue dial and a black alligator leather strap.
At midnight, the date, day and month change in a blink of an eye—a feature that is pending patent. The moon phase is displayed via a blue enamelled disc, completing one rotation every 29.53 days. What is unique about this particular moon phase is that, instead of obscuring the face of the moon as time elapsed, the phase is conveyed through the continuous movement of these two contrasting forms, both crafted from meteorite.
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Above A closer look at the dial of Rolex Perpetual Padellone
A closer look at the dial of Rolex Perpetual Padellone
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Calibre 7190 is also equipped with the patented Haplos system that enables the movement to differentiate the months with 30 days and those with 31 days. Only one adjustment is required per year, when February transitions into March. Calibre 7109 is a descendant of Calibre 7135 introduced in 2025 for the Land-Dweller. It beats at 5Hz and features Syloxi silicon hairspring and a ceramic balance staff.
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Rolex Perpetual Padellone in Everose gold with Settimo bracelet
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The Padellone's 39 mm case pairs graceful lines with a transparent back showcasing the movement, side correctors for the calendar, chamfered lugs, a split bezel with fluted lower and domed upper sections, and anti-reflective sapphire crystals front and back.
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