In today's collector market, vintage chronographs are often amongst the most desired and sought after timepieces. It is clear that the more we discover and look for early watches from the past decades, the more we have the certainty that case diameters were usually smaller - having said that, there is always a very rare exception to that rule. That rare exception is presented to you today in the form of an extremely beautiful and highly desirable oversized Rolex reference 3330 that comes in a hefty and important 37mm case diameter.

Other than the extremely comfortable case size, the reference 3330 still has to offer many other "modern" details that have certainly been picked up throughout out the years by collectors. The "Antimagnetique" chronograph showcases perfectly proportioned subdials in a tri-Compax layout, large flat bezel and square buttons. The beautiful multiscale dial on this Rolex reference 3330 features a blue Telemetric scale and black Tachymeter scale. Being from the 1930's, this timepiece is a “pre-Oyster” chronograph and is fitted with a Valjoux caliber 22.

The present example, in excellent overall condition, certainly deserves to be considered a grail in the realm of highly desirable vintage Rolex chronographs. This timepiece definitely stands out thanks to its crisp reference and case numbers stamped on the case back. The lugs and bezel retain sharp, strong edges, and the case is complete with its original crown and rectangular pushers in place. The condition, rarity, and beauty of the present watch is sure to impress even the most discerning collectors of the world’s finest watches.