Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022
LOT 244
Rolex
Ref. 3335, oversize chronograph, minute and hour counters, pink dial; “Antimagnetic”; stainless steel
HKD 160,000 - 238,000
EUR 20,000 - 30,000 / CHF 19,400 - 29,100 / USD 20,300 - 30,400
Sold: HKD 200,000
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, anti-magnetic, oversized gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, round inclined bezel, pink colour dial with suspended luminescent Arabic numeral and indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular push-pieces)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-10-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Antimagnetic”
Year circa 1939-1940
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 041 606
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 37.3 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 14’’’ (based on Valjoux 22 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Dimensions 43.7 x 37.4 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 3335
This reference is launched in 1939 and was produced for only a year from 1939 to 1940.
This reference is a milestone for Rolex for different reasons.
The first is its impressive size for its time, measuring around 38 mm. in diameter.
It was the first chronograph to integrate a third register to record the hours elapsed.
Often found with telemeter and tachometer scales, rarely with pulsometer scale, some examples are fitted with a simple configuration that further enhances their sizes.
It’s one of the rarest and most desirable early Rolex chronographs, only 250 pieces were made in pink, yellow gold and stainless steel cases.
Bibliography
· Pucci, Papaleo, I Chronografi Rolex, La Leggenda, pp. 124-126.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
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