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Hasselblad 503CW Gold Supreme

The Hasselblad 503CW Gold Supreme is a limited-edition, gold-finished version of the 503CW medium-format 6x6 SLR, built on the V-system with interchangeable film backs and Carl Zeiss lenses. It was produced as a collector's piece rather than a working professional tool, and its value today rests almost entirely on its rarity and presentation rather than on field use.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 503CW Gold Supreme have ranged from about £3,200 to £5,900, with a median around £4,600 — these are wholesale saleroom results and exclude buyer's premium. Today in 2026, clean sets with original presentation case, papers and unfired condition sit at the top of that range, while examples with handling marks or missing accessories sell for noticeably less. Because this is a low-volume collectable, individual sales can swing the apparent price, so completeness and provenance matter more than they would on a standard 503CW.

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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: November 2023

Date Price Source
Nov 2023 £5,000 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £5,880 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 4,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 4,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 503CW Gold Supreme worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have sat in the £3,200–£5,900 band, with a median near £4,600 for complete sets.

How much does a 503CW Gold Supreme sell for at auction?

Clean, boxed examples have sold for around £5,000–£5,900, while less complete or more worn sets have gone for closer to £3,200.

Does condition affect the price of a Gold Supreme more than a standard 503CW?

Yes — because the value is collector-driven, plating wear, missing presentation items or a mismatched back reduce the price noticeably, whereas a standard 503CW is priced more on mechanical function.

Is the 503CW Gold Supreme practical to shoot?

Mechanically it functions as a 503CW and takes the same V-system lenses and backs, but most examples are held as collectables and their value falls quickly once the gold finish shows handling.

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