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Old 9 April 2012, 01:03 PM   #1
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Question about a vintage Rolex Chronograph 3335

Here is the Rolex I have my interests on. Searching around the net for more infos, I have now some doubts about the hour and minute hands: they look too modern for other examples of ref. 3335 (the last picture in the end of this post). Also, the dial looks too pristine for a 194x watch (the seller claims it is original).





I found out @ Christies' site, that there are some pictures of ref. 3330 and 3335 at a book.

For other examples of the references 3330 and 3335 see II Cronografi Rolex-La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editor, pp. 114 - 127.

Unfortunately I don't have the book, so I cannot check for other examples of ref. 3335. I really need your help, what are your opinions?

Some example of 3335 found over the net.

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Old 9 April 2012, 04:34 PM   #2
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If you really like the watch buy it !
And than start your hunt for the correct hands.
This way you will learn some more abut the watch itself.

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Old 9 April 2012, 07:30 PM   #3
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I would like to learn some more about the watch BEFORE buying it :)... if the dial is redone, then it is non-acceptable for me.
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Old 9 April 2012, 08:08 PM   #4
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Refinished dial and incorrect (to the watch) hands will decrease the price by tens of thousands with this type of watch.
If the dial is original... , snatch it
If the price is OK and dial refinished , snatch it
Be aware there are a lot of bunch together watches
I see you are from Eastern Europe , a lot of these watches are made in Ukraine

Original hands and dial are as scarce as chicken teeth.

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Old 9 April 2012, 08:27 PM   #5
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For a dial that perfect the watch must have been locked away for its entire life, and if that is true, why are the correct hands not there?
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Old 9 April 2012, 08:38 PM   #6
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I would like to learn some more about the watch BEFORE buying it :)... if the dial is redone, then it is non-acceptable for me.
That's the normal way of action.
Info before purchase. . . . but is the seller going to wait for some months until you got all data you want or need ?

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Old 21 March 2017, 01:02 AM   #7
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rolex 3335 gold

hey all, I came across this ref. 3335 in gold - does anyone know how much it is worth?

thanks!
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Old 21 March 2017, 01:21 AM   #8
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Oops old post. nt
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