Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, May 10, 2026

LOT 572

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3330, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 70,000 - 120,000

HKD 700,000 - 1,190,000 / USD 89,000 - 152,000 / EUR 76,000 - 130,000 / JPY 14,110,000 - 24,190,000

Sold: CHF 100,000

A very fine and rare, large, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with black dial


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Reference 3330

Year circa 1940's

Case No. 040254

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex buckle

Caliber Valjoux 22, 17 jewels

Diameter 37

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Made in the 1940's, the reference 3330 was one of the largest chronographs made coming in at an impressive 37 mm. Featuring big eyes counters and an oversized flat bezel, black dialed versions are particularly rare and this example has taken on a warm patina especially to the sub-dials that have turned to a slightly lighter silver tone giving it a particularly nice look. Another similar example sold back in 2022 for CHF 201'600.

Provenance

Property of a German collector