175 Rolex A very well preserved and rare, chronograph wristwatch in pink gold, with pink dial and triple stepped lugs, reference 3835.
Estimate: € 80.000 – 160.000
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| model | Chronograph |
|---|---|
| year | 1938 |
| reference | 3835 |
| case material | 18K pink gold |
| case number | 57'504 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 13''', 17 jewels |
| dimension | 34mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Rolex fitted presentation box. |
The Rolex reference 3835, produced at the end of the 1930s, is a testament to a time when design was bold, architecture soared to the heavens, and watchmaking embraced its most artistic flair. With its dramatic triple-stepped lugs, this reference channels the very spirit of the Art Deco movement, echoing the vertical elegance of the Chrysler Building. The present example, cased in warm and noble pink gold, is preserved in an astonishingly crisp condition — a true rarity for a model so sensitive to polishing. But what truly sets it apart is the salmon pink dial: a hue that dances between subtlety and sophistication, its surface punctuated by impeccably printed black and blue scales that leap off the dial with charisma. Reference 3835 is rare since apparently around 50 pieces have been produced. In pink gold, it is even more. And to encounter one in such sublime condition is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite its 34mm diameter, the watch commands the wrist with a presence that transcends its size, thanks to the sculptural lugs and expansive dial. This is not simply a chronograph, it is a time capsule from Rolex’s golden age of experimentation, elegance, and excellence.
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