SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPHE, ANTI-MAGNETIQUE, REF. 3055, CIRCA 1950

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Rolex. A rare and unusual mid-size 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Chronographe, Anti-Magnetique, Ref. 3055, circa 1950
Valjoux caliber 69 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matt dial with applied lozenge-shaped numerals, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, the circular case with snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, together with an associated 14K gold bracelet consisting of flexible lozenge-shaped links, case, dial and movement signed
30 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Reference 3055 was originally launched in the 1930s, featuring oval-shaped chronograph buttons. With its 10 1/2''' movement it was at the time the smallest chronograph wristwatch ever produced.

The 1950s re-edition, such as the present lot, was made with a Valjoux caliber 69 movement and rectangular chronograph buttons.

The model is described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 108-111.

For a reference 3055 in yellow gold see lot 338 in this sale.

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