Lot 383
383
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial, luminous numerals and hands
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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial, luminous numerals and hands

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, ANTI-MAGNETIC, REF. 3525, CASE NO. 386'371, MANUFACTURED IN 1945

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial, luminous numerals and hands
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, ref. 3525, case no. 386'371, manufactured in 1945
Cal. 23 Valjoux-based mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black dial, luminous baton and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, railway Arabic five minute divisions, outer telemetre and tachymetre scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes registers, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
35 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.

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Lot Essay

The present watch is a very fine example of Rolex reference 3525 and without doubt one of the best preserved examples to appear in public in recent years. Made circa 1946, it is from the last series of this reference with both the reference and serial number engraved between the lugs. In earlier examples, these numbers were situated on the outside of the case back.

Production of reference 3525 was launched in 1939. The model was made in stainless steel, yellow and pink gold, as well as a combination of steel and gold (be it yellow or pink). Different versions in regard to case material and dial layout are illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 96-107, and in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 162-192.

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