Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 367

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3525, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPH, ANTI-MAGNETIC, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 10,600 - 15,800 / USD 11,100 - 16,700 / HKD 87,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 12,500

A fine, early, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-28 *

Good
Dial: 3-7-8-01-05

Good

Oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Oyster chronograph

Reference 3525

Year Circa 1940's

Case No. 860083

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex buckle

Diameter 35

Caliber Valjoux 23, 17 jewels

Signature dial and case signed

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, these have remained undervalued and still provide great value as historical early Rolex chronographs.

Provenance

Property of a Portuguese collector