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baoquang · 9 April 2012, 01:03 PM

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.

Kingair · 9 April 2012, 04:34 PM

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.

Good luck !

baoquang · 9 April 2012, 07:30 PM

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.

Kingair · 9 April 2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baoquang

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 ?

Good luck

Jackxv · 9 April 2012, 08:08 PM

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.

Jack

pusscadour · 9 April 2012, 08:27 PM

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?

manzotin · 21 March 2017, 01:02 AM

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

thanks!

R.W.T. · 21 March 2017, 01:21 AM

Oops old post. nt

9 April 2012, 01:03 PM	#1
baoquang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 3	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.

9 April 2012, 08:08 PM	#5
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	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. Jack __________________ If it's to vintage to wear...it's worthless Wear the crown like ik should be , don't pamper it

9 April 2012, 04:34 PM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	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. Good luck !

9 April 2012, 07:30 PM	#3
baoquang "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 3	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.

9 April 2012, 08:27 PM	#6
pusscadour Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Madrid Posts: 34	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?

21 March 2017, 01:21 AM	#8
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	Oops old post. nt

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