Lot 125
125
Rolex. A rare and unusual mid-size 18K gold chronograph wristwatch
Prospective buyers should be aware that the import… Read more
Rolex. A rare and unusual mid-size 18K gold chronograph wristwatch

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

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Rolex. A rare and unusual mid-size 18K gold chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Chronographe, Anti-Magnetique, Ref. 3055, circa 1950
Cal. Valjoux 69 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied gold lozenge-shaped numerals, outer tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, in small circular case with snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, later gilt Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
30 mm. diam.
Special notice
Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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 calibre 69 movement and rectangular chronograph buttons.

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

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