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Rolex
Ref. 3525
Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic "Barilotto"
An extremely rare and highly attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, black dial and both tachometer and telemeter scales
Full-Cataloguing
This watch is an earlier example of the reference as the serial numbers are stamped on the outer caseback, unlike later models that were engraved in between the lugs.
Rarely ever seen, this watch developed a beautiful gunmetal mirrored finish as it oxidized, adding such a pleasing aged appearance to the watch. The completely unrestored black dial features gilt text with both a tachometer and telemeter scale with “Fab Suisse” written on the lower edge of the dial by 6 o’clock. The yellow gold Rolex bracelet in superb condition is just the cherry on top of this unbelievable work of art.
For true vintage watch lovers, this once in a lifetime watch aged to absolute perfection is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.
One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.