Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 50
ROLEX
REF. 3335; JUMBO CHRONOGRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 3335; JUMBO CHRONOGRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 25,000 - 50,000
USD 26,400 - 53,000 / HKD 208,000 - 414,000 / CHF 25,200 - 51,000
Very rare and fine oversize stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch with 3 registers.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01-7-10 |
Very good HANDS Original Oxidized Patinated |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Jumbo Chronograph"
Reference 3335
Year 1946
Case No. 47506
Material Stainless steel
Bracelet Leather
Diameter 37 mm
Caliber 14'''
Weight 50,6 gr (approx.)
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.