Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 08, 2023
LOT 120
Rolex
Ref. 3529, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial; stainless steel
HKD 84,000 - 168,000
EUR 10,000 - 20,000 / CHF 9,900 - 19,800 / USD 10,600 - 21,200
Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical rectangular square-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, square bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with telemeter scale graduated in an Archimedean spiral for 1 000 metres
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-10-01 |
Good Slightly scratched Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Reference 3529
Year circa 1940
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 040 300
Material stainless steel
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 10’’’ ½ (based on Valjoux 69 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Height 34.8 mm.
Width 26 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 3529
This reference 3529 was produced in very few examples from 1939 to 1942 and was available in stainless steel as well as in 18K pink and 18K yellow gold.
This reference 3529 was produced in very few examples from 1939 to 1942 and was available in stainless steel as well as in 18K pink and 18K yellow gold.
Biography
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, Genova, Editions Guio Mondani, 2001, pp. 81, 403 to 405 and 483.