ROLEX CRONOGRAFO REF. 3834 IN ORO, ANNI '50
ROLEX CHRONOGRAPH REF. 3834 IN GOLD, 50S
Case: signed, n. 149615, three-body in 14K gold, snap on caseback, rectangular pushers.
Bracelet/Strap: signed buckle in 18K gold.
Dial: signed, black, Arabic numerals, closed minute divisions and 1/5th of seconds fraction, subdials for seconds and 30-min register, telemetric and tachymeter graduations in miles, feuille hands.
Movement: signed, manual-winding caliber 69, n. 338, 17 jewels, nickel-plated, column wheel, monometallic balance with screws, Breguet hairspring.
Accessories: –
Diameter Ø: 32 mm
Note: working, but a service is recommended.
The Rolex reference 3834, launched in the early 1940s, stands as one of the lesser-known yet equally precious gems in the rich catalog of the Genevan watchmaker. Beneath its elegant case, the watch is powered by the renowned chronographic caliber 69, a product of Valjoux's craftsmanship, one of the most prestigious manufacturers of the time in terms of chronographic mechanisms.
In the context of Rolex's vintage chronographs, this model occupies a unique position. Examples of this reference are known for their rarity, making them objects of desire for collectors worldwide. The fact that they have appeared infrequently at auction in recent decades only heightens their allure and mystique. This exclusivity might be due both to the limited initial production and the survival of only a few specimens over time, making them a true rarity in the world of vintage horology.
The Rolex 3834 is not just an example of the watchmaking skill and attention to detail for which Rolex is renowned, but also a silent witness to a bygone era, a piece of history that continues to capture the imaginations of watch enthusiasts.
