Made possible only by the introduction of the new Valjoux calibre, model 3520, was the smallest Rolex chronograph for a number of years. Its rarity can be explained by the fact that, whilst it was considerably more expensive that the round Rolex chronographs (both Oyster and non Oyster), most chronographs were used by participants or spectators of sports. The 3529 was undoubtedly a dress watch. This has resulted in the model becoming the rarest Rolex chronograph, other than the ultra rare split seconds model 4113.
A rare steel square chronograph wristwatch
SIGNED ROLEX AND R.W.C. LTD., MODEL NO. 3529, CASE NO. 048405, 1940S
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A rare steel square chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd.,
model no. 3529, case no. 048405, 1940s
The nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with gold alloy balance, the silvered dial with baton numerals, inner tachymetric scale, subsidiary dials for running seconds and elapsed minutes, blued steel hands, sweep centre seconds operated by two flat pushers in the band, the steel square case with downturned block lugs, snap on back, leather strap and Rolex steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. sq.
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd.,
model no. 3529, case no. 048405, 1940s
The nickel plated movement jewelled to the centre with gold alloy balance, the silvered dial with baton numerals, inner tachymetric scale, subsidiary dials for running seconds and elapsed minutes, blued steel hands, sweep centre seconds operated by two flat pushers in the band, the steel square case with downturned block lugs, snap on back, leather strap and Rolex steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. sq.