Rolex Chronograph 3525

Rolex. An early stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch

Model: Oyster Antimagnetic 'Monoblocco' Reference: 3525 Date: Circa 1941 Movement: Jewelled Valjoux manual wind Dial: Silvered, luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, outer 1/5 second divisions with Arabic five minute markers, further outer tachymetre scale, curved Rolex logo, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute and 60 minute recording, luminous filled blued steel hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, No.186*** Strap/Bracelet: Associated mesh bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Associated buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 35mm Accompaniments: Rolex boxRolex. An early stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch Model: Oyster Antimagnetic 'Monoblocco' Reference: 3525 Date: Circa 1941 Movement: Jewelled Valjoux manual wind Dial: Silvered, luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, outer 1/5 second divisions with Arabic five minute markers, further outer tachymetre scale, curved Rolex logo, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute and 60 minute recording, luminous filled blued steel hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin pushers, No.186*** Strap/Bracelet: Associated mesh bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Associated buckle Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 35mm Accompaniments: Rolex box Footnotes The reference 3525 was produced for a very limited time from 1939-1945. Despite the short production period it holds an important place in the Rolex history being the first chronograph of theirs to be placed in an Oyster case. The well known design and theory behind the Oyster case has led this model to be nicknamed the 'Monoblocco' - implying as the name suggests that the case is made from one piece. 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Please note that in some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to regulations regarding material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species. The buyer or designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale. Due to the proximity of Christmas Bonhams cannot guarantee delivery will be made before Christmas after Thursday 14th December. Please note shipments cannot be dispatched until payment has cleared. For shipping/Postal enquiries please contact Bryony Bedingham 020 7393 3813 or email bryony.bedingham@bonhams.com Please note that Bonhams will be closed from 5:30pm Friday 21st December 2019 until 9am Tuesday 2nd January 2019. Prices include premium Results with descriptions Loading ... Lot 26 Ω Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph watch with exotic Paul Newman dial Paul Newman Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, Circa 1969 Sold for £ 164,100 inc.premium, (US$ 184,731) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 164,100 ( US$ 184,731) --> Lot 26 Ω £ 164,100 US$ 184,731 £ 130,000 US$ 146,344 Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph watch with exotic Paul Newman dial Paul Newman Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, Circa 1969 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 13 Rolex. A rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch offered by the original owner and together with original purchase receipt and guarantee Daytona, Ref: 6239, Purchased 30th December 1970 Sold for £ 69,000 inc.premium, (US$ 77,675) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 69,000 ( US$ 77,675) --> Lot 13 £ 69,000 US$ 77,675 £ 55,000 US$ 61,914 Rolex. A rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch offered by the original owner and together with original purchase receipt and guarantee Daytona, Ref: 6239, Purchased 30th December 1970 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 33 Ω Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph bracelet watch with exotic Paul Newman dial Paul Newman Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, Circa 1967 Sold for £ 125,250 inc.premium, (US$ 140,997) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 125,250 ( US$ 140,997) --> Lot 33 Ω £ 125,250 US$ 140,997 £ 100,000 US$ 112,572 Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph bracelet watch with exotic Paul Newman dial Paul Newman Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, Circa 1967 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 49 Ω Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic Paul Newman panda dial Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6263, Circa 1970 Sold for £ 269,000 inc.premium, (US$ 302,820) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 269,000 ( US$ 302,820) --> Lot 49 Ω £ 269,000 US$ 302,820 £ 215,000 US$ 242,031 Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic Paul Newman panda dial Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6263, Circa 1970 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> There are no lots available. See all my lots