Rolex Chronograph 3525

Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with bracelet and black dial

Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with bracelet and black dial Signed Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic, retailed by Beyer, Zürich, case signed Oyster Watch Co., no. 47245, ref. 3525, circa 1939 Cal. Valjoux VZ nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the black dial with applied baton and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, two engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes registers, in large circular water-resistant-type case with screw back and screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold link bracelet with deployant clasp stamped GF for Gay Frères, case signed Oyster Watch Co., dial signed Rolex and Beyer, Zurich, movement signed Rolex 35 mm. diam. , 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.Production of reference 3525 was launched in 1939. Different versions in regard to case material and dial layout, including models signed Oyster Watch Co., are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore , pp. 162-192. A similar model with black dial and without outer tachymetre and telemetre scales is described and illustrated on pages 190 & 191. Gay Frères, located in Geneva, were specialised in manufacturing jewelry but were also renowned for producing high quality bracelets for wristwatches.