Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 15*
ROLEX
REF. 3335, OVERSIZE CHRONOGRAPH; STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 3335, OVERSIZE CHRONOGRAPH; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 20,000 - 40,000
USD 21,500 - 42,900 / HKD 168,000 - 336,000 / CHF 19,800 - 39,600
Very fine and rare, stainless steel, manual-winding, oversize chronograph wristwatch, with three registers.
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| 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 circa 1946
Case No. 47 506
Material stainless steel
Bracelet leather strap
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.
It is a milestone in Rolex history due to many features.
It is a milestone in Rolex history due to many features.
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.