Exclusive Timepieces 21 – 22 October 2023 | Monaco
Auction Details
The timepieces that we are offering at this auction are coming from all over the world and from some of the most prominent collections.
An incredibly impressive selection of truly rare Rolex Daytonas. A stunning and rare Cartier watch. A Patek Philippe in platinum from the 1920s, coming to auction for the first time, the John Goldberger Calatrava, which is one of the most sought-after reference 530s, to name but a few.
Session I: Saturday 21 October, 2:30 PM – lots 1 to 108
Session II: Sunday 22 October, 10:30 AM – lots 109 to 172
Session III: Sunday 22 October, 2:30 PM – lots 173 to 281
241 Rolex Very Well Preserved and Attractive, Chronograph, Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, With Champagne Dial and Triple Stepped Lugs, Reference 3835, Retailed by Ronchi, Milano
Estimate: € 40,000 – 80,000
Sold € 78,000
Model: Chronograph
Reference: 3835
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1938
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 13″
Case N°: 57498
Dimensions: 34 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Literature: Sold at Phillips “The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE—Geneva Auctions 11–12 May 2019” as lot 52 for CHF 47,500. A Similar Watch is illustrated in “I Cronografi Rolex—La Leggenda” by Pucci Papaleo at page 37
Since its launch at the end of the ’30s, it is thought that only a small number of the antimagnetic chronograph reference 3835 have been made. Mainly cased in pink gold, the watch was also available in yellow gold with champagne dial like the present example. Characterized by a very unusual case design, the triple stepped lugs exult a strong Art Deco inspiration and give the watch a sculptural and arresting style. But if on one hand, this magnificent decoration makes the watch an absolutely exceptional object, on the other one the presence of so many steps makes it decidedly sensitive to wear and polishing. The fact that the proportions are practically unchanged means that this watch has been used very scarcely, as evidenced by the crisp and untouched lugs and the clearly visible serial numbers on the case back. Preserved in extremely crisp and excellent overall condition, the present watch is a beautiful example of a stylish and non-oyster chronograph. The watch stands out by its charismatic champagne dial, with beautifully raised signature and scales, that proudly features the retailer’s name, Ronchi Milano, just beneath the Rolex signature.