Hasselblad 503 CX 'Golden Blue' (50th Anniversary)
The Hasselblad 503 CX 'Golden Blue' is a commemorative variant of the 503 CX medium-format film SLR, produced to mark Hasselblad's 50th anniversary. Like the standard 503 CX, it is a 6x6 V-System body using 120 roll film, but distinguished by gold-plated fittings and blue leatherette covering, and sold as a limited collector's edition rather than a working tool.
Sales data for this anniversary edition is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2005 stands at £2,900, reflecting wholesale saleroom level rather than dealer retail. With only one data point, it is difficult to say what a 'Golden Blue' is reliably worth today in 2026, and a current sale could land materially above or below that figure depending on completeness of the presentation set, condition of the gold plating and blue covering, and the strength of the collector market on the day. Buyers should treat any single price as indicative only.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2005
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| May 2005 | EUR 2,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24987) Title: Hasselblad 503 CX Golden Blue
Description:
gold-edition with Planar 2.8/80mm no.7173948, brand new with maker's box, only 700 of these cameras were produced, the list price in 1991 was Euro 5.000 Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24988) Title: Hasselblad 503 CX Golden Blue
Description:
gold-edition with blue leather (special number 007!), complete with magazine, Planar 2.8/80mm no.7208139, cap, strap, papers, leather presentation box, box Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasselblad 503 CX 'Golden Blue' worth?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction hammer result of £2,900, so a precise current value cannot be given; condition of the gold plating, blue covering and completeness of the matching set will swing the price significantly.
How much does a Hasselblad 503 CX 'Golden Blue' sell for compared with a standard 503 CX?
As a 50th anniversary limited edition with gold-plated fittings and blue leatherette, it is positioned as a collector's piece and typically sells for a premium over a plain 503 CX, though with only one recorded sale in our data the size of that premium today is uncertain.
Is the price for a working camera or a collector's piece?
The recorded £2,900 hammer price reflects collector demand for an unused or lightly-used presentation example; a worn body with damaged plating or covering would be expected to sell for less.