Mod. “Monoblocco”, ref.3525, year 1945
Diam. 35 mm
"Monobloc" case, in steel, with screw back. Dial toned in salmon with geometric indices in relief and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6. Small seconds sub-counter at 9 and 30 minutes at 3. Serigraphed telemetric and tachymeter scale
Hand-wound movement cal. 13''23VZ
A highly prized watch, a "milestone" within the legendary Rolex chronograph legacy, the 3525 was launched in 1939 and remained in production for less than 10 years. It was produced in yellow gold, rose gold, stainless steel, in combination stainless steel and yellow gold,
It was Rolex's first chronograph wristwatch with an Oyster case, equipped with a water-resistant screw back together with a screw-down winding crown. The specimen proposed here is one of the latest products and is recognizable by the serial placed between the lugs.
"The strap of the watch photographed here, as it is made with protected species leather, is not for sale, but presented for demonstration / display purposes only. At the time of sale of the watch, this strap will not be provided to the new buyer"
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