Case size excl button 30mm
Lug to lug 37.8mm
Strap size16mm.
Ref 1270
Rolex Precision "Metropolitan" Reference 8170
A fine and rare 1950s Rolex Precision "Metropolitan" wristwatch, Reference 8170, presented in an elegant 10ct rose gold case. The case bears Swiss gold hallmarks and is signed Rolex, numbered 125 and 8170. Powered by a high-quality manual-winding Rolex movement, the calibre is signed "Superbalance Rolex Precision" and fitted with 17 jewels, reflecting Rolex's renowned standards of precision and craftsmanship.
Known to collectors as the Metropolitan, this elegant dress watch embodies the refined styling of the post-war era, featuring classic proportions, sophisticated design, and a subsidiary seconds display. Its understated appearance and quality construction make it a highly desirable example of Rolex's vintage dress-watch production.
This watch has been professionally cleaned, inspected, and serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure reliable performance while preserving its vintage character. For added peace of mind, it is supplied with a 12-month mechanical warranty covering the movement under normal use.
Combining rarity, historical significance, and timeless elegance, the Rolex Metropolitan Reference 8170 remains a sought-after collector's piece, representing a distinguished chapter in Rolex's watchmaking heritage.
Reference: 8170
Model: Metropolitan
Period: 1950s
Case Material: 10ct Rose Gold
Case Markings: Swiss hallmarks, Rolex, No. 125, Ref. 8170
Movement: Manual Wind
Movement Markings: Superbalance Rolex Precision
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Style: Vintage Dress Watch with Subsidiary Seconds
Condition: Professionally Cleaned and Serviced
Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty
A rare and elegant Rolex Metropolitan, celebrated for its classic design, quality craftsmanship, and enduring collector appeal.
Case size excl button 30mm
Lug to lug 37.8mm
Strap size16mm.
Ref 1270
Rolex Precision "Metropolitan" Reference 8170
A fine and rare 1950s Rolex Precision "Metropolitan" wristwatch, Reference 8170, presented in an elegant 10ct rose gold case. The case bears Swiss gold hallmarks and is signed Rolex, numbered 125 and 8170. Powered by a high-quality manual-winding Rolex movement, the calibre is signed "Superbalance Rolex Precision" and fitted with 17 jewels, reflecting Rolex's renowned standards of precision and craftsmanship.
Known to collectors as the Metropolitan, this elegant dress watch embodies the refined styling of the post-war era, featuring classic proportions, sophisticated design, and a subsidiary seconds display. Its understated appearance and quality construction make it a highly desirable example of Rolex's vintage dress-watch production.
This watch has been professionally cleaned, inspected, and serviced by an experienced watchmaker to ensure reliable performance while preserving its vintage character. For added peace of mind, it is supplied with a 12-month mechanical warranty covering the movement under normal use.
Combining rarity, historical significance, and timeless elegance, the Rolex Metropolitan Reference 8170 remains a sought-after collector's piece, representing a distinguished chapter in Rolex's watchmaking heritage.
Reference: 8170
Model: Metropolitan
Period: 1950s
Case Material: 10ct Rose Gold
Case Markings: Swiss hallmarks, Rolex, No. 125, Ref. 8170
Movement: Manual Wind
Movement Markings: Superbalance Rolex Precision
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Style: Vintage Dress Watch with Subsidiary Seconds
Condition: Professionally Cleaned and Serviced
Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty
A rare and elegant Rolex Metropolitan, celebrated for its classic design, quality craftsmanship, and enduring collector appeal.
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