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Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto
Rolex_Ref.3525_Barilotto

Rolex Ref. 3525 "Barilotto"

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Sold under the margin scheme

Very rare and probably unique with this configuration, one of the most famous rolex chronograph produced in the 1940's, so called "Barillotto", made in a few pieces, water resistant case in two parts, screw back and crown, rounded pushers for the chronograph with the special "Tropical" brown colour dial and gold graphics , two counters and multi scale.

Technical Card

Brand: Rolex

Reference: 3525

Material: Yellow gold

Movement: Manual Winding, Cal 13''' Valjoux

Model: Barilotto

Series: N/A

Year: 1940

Function: Chronograph

Case Diameter: 36 mm

Case Thickness: 12 mm

Bracelet: Original yellow gold Rolex bracelet

Conditions: New Old Stock

Dial:
Probably unique original black dial with an special change of colour into Tropical , gold graphics, yellow gold applied indexes and batons hands. Outer Tachimeter and Telemeter scale. Centre-seconds chronograph.

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