The Padellone Returns: Your Rolex Perpetual Padellone Questions, Answered
Rolex just resurrected one of its most collector-beloved nicknames for an all-new complication. Here's everything worth knowing about the Perpetual Padellone.
| Case | 39mm, 18ct Everose gold or 950 platinum |
|---|---|
| Movement | Calibre 7190, 5Hz, ~66hr power reserve |
| Complication | Instantaneous complete annual calendar + moonphase |
| Water resistance | 50m / 165ft |
What is the Rolex Perpetual Padellone?
A new 39mm dress watch in Rolex's Perpetual collection, built around an instantaneous complete annual calendar — date, day, month, and moonphase, alongside the standard hours, minutes, and seconds.
It joins the family launched with the 1908 in 2023.
Why is it called "Padellone"?
The name nods to reference 8171, a vintage complete-calendar Rolex that collectors nicknamed "Padellone" — Italian for "big pan," a reference to its case shape.
This new watch is positioned as its modern heir.
What movement does it use, and what makes it special?
Calibre 7190 — an all-new, 5Hz movement sharing DNA with the Land-Dweller's calibre 7135.
It runs the silicon Dynapulse escapement and a patented system called Haplos, which lets it distinguish 30- from 31-day months using just two added components.
How does it compare to the vintage ref. 8171 that inspired it?
The original was hand-wound, from a different design era, and prized today mainly for rarity.
The new Padellone shares only the name and the calendar concept — case proportions, movement, and mechanics are built from scratch.
Is the Padellone a limited edition, or part of the regular catalog?
Rolex hasn't flagged it as numbered or limited — it's introduced as a standing addition to the Perpetual lineup.
That said, expect real-world scarcity at retail regardless.
What's the moonphase display made of?
A blue enamel disc at 6 o'clock, completing one rotation every 29.53 days.
The full and new moon are cut from meteorite (the new moon gets a dark blue PVD coat), with stars pad-printed in silver.
What technical DNA does calibre 7190 share with the Land-Dweller?
The movement is built on the same architecture as the Land-Dweller's calibre 7135, launched in 2025 — including the same Dynapulse escapement and regulating system.
It's a sign Rolex is spreading a new movement platform across multiple collections, not just a one-off innovation.
Is it waterproof, and what's the power reserve?
50m/165ft water resistance, with roughly 66 hours of power reserve.
