Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 231

ROLEX, REF. 3525, BLACK DIAL “MONOBLOCCO”, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

HKD 560,000 - 720,000 / USD 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 150,000

Very rare and fine, manual winding, yellow gold, black dial chronograph.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view Click to full view Click to full view Click to full view Click to full view Click to full view
Image Image Image Image Image Image
Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-05-55-01

Very good

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Monoblocco

Reference 3525

Year Circa 1938

Case No. 46646

Bracelet 18k yellow gold riveted bracelet, length 175mm

Caliber 13’’’

Dimensions 35 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

One of the most attractive chronographs ever produced by Rolex, the reference 3525 is known to collectors as monoblocco due to its single case construction. Built as the first oyster case chronograph featuring a screw-down caseback and crown, this first generation example featuring crisp numbers to the caseback has been conserved in wonderful condition and has the rare black dial configuration.