Lot 23
  • 23

Rolex

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description

  • retailed by Astrua, circa 1940, ref.3335; a very rare and large pink gold chronograph wristwatch with pink dial and faceted lugs
  • diameter 36mm
18k, nickel lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, pink dial, arabic and baton numerals, three engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer scales calibrated for tachometer in black and telemeter in blue, circular case with satin finished sides, multi-faceted polished and satin finished lugs, polished chamfered bezel, case, dial and movement signed, with an 18k Rolex buckle.

Catalogue Note

An exceptional chronograph wristwatch by Rolex, reference 3335 is notable for its large case with faceted angular lugs. The present example is especially notable for its outstanding condition; its case retains excellent definition to the finely shaped lugs and the dial, with excellent pink toning, is signed for the highly respected retailer Astrua, based in Turin, Italy.