ROLEX
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3525, "MONOBLOCCO", BLACK DIAL, 18K PINK GOLD
A very fine and extremely rare, important, 18k pink gold, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with black dial
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: "Monoblocco"
Reference: 3525
Year: circa 1938
Case: 47267
Caliber: 13''', 17 jewels
Bracelet: leather with an 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle
Diameter: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement
Provenance:
Property of a German family
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-6-8-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , Slightly scratched , HANDS Original)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 700,000 - 1,220,000
USD: 89,000 - 156,000
EUR: 82,000 - 144,000
One of the most attractive chronographs ever produced by Rolex, the reference 3525 is known to collectors as monoblocco due to its single case construction. Built as the first oyster case chronograph featuring a screw-down caseback and crown, this first generation example featuring crisp numbers to the caseback has been conserved in wonderful condition and has the rare black dial configuration. To further enhance its collectability it is housed in a pink gold case, probably the rarest configuration of these early Rolex chronographs.
Size: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement
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ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3525, "MONOBLOCCO", BLACK DIAL, 18K PINK GOLD
A very fine and extremely rare, important, 18k pink gold, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with black dial
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: "Monoblocco"
Reference: 3525
Year: circa 1938
Case: 47267
Caliber: 13''', 17 jewels
Bracelet: leather with an 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle
Diameter: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement
Provenance:
Property of a German family
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched)
Dial: 2-6-8-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , Slightly scratched , HANDS Original)
Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 700,000 - 1,220,000
USD: 89,000 - 156,000
EUR: 82,000 - 144,000
One of the most attractive chronographs ever produced by Rolex, the reference 3525 is known to collectors as monoblocco due to its single case construction. Built as the first oyster case chronograph featuring a screw-down caseback and crown, this first generation example featuring crisp numbers to the caseback has been conserved in wonderful condition and has the rare black dial configuration. To further enhance its collectability it is housed in a pink gold case, probably the rarest configuration of these early Rolex chronographs.
Size: 35
Signature: dial, case and movement
