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Hasselblad 503CX Golden Blue

The Hasselblad 503CX Golden Blue is a special-edition variant of the 503CX medium-format 6x6 SLR, part of Hasselblad's V-system. It combines the standard 503CX body architecture with a distinctive gold-coloured trim and blue leatherette covering, positioning it as a collector-oriented release rather than a working tool.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 503CX Golden Blue have ranged from around £2,000 to £5,500, with a median of roughly £3,300 across the recorded sales. The 2022–2023 results cluster at the firmer end (£4,000–£5,300), suggesting the model is worth more today than it was a decade ago, though the value a given example sells for at saleroom level remains highly condition-sensitive and depends on whether the original finder, magazine and presentation packaging are present.

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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: June 2023

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 EUR 4,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 £5,250 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £4,000 Flints Auctions
Jun 2020 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 3,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 5,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2006 EUR 2,700 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 3,333 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 4,200 Leitz Auction
Jul 2000 £2,820 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Hasselblad 503CX Golden Blue worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between roughly £4,000 and £5,300 for clean, complete examples, against a longer-term median price of about £3,300.

How much does a 503CX Golden Blue sell for compared with a standard 503CX?

The Golden Blue typically sells for a premium over a plain-black 503CX because it was produced as a limited cosmetic variant, and collector demand — rather than working use — sets the price.

Why do prices vary so widely at auction?

The range from £2,000 to £5,500 reflects differences in cosmetic condition of the gold trim and blue covering, completeness of the outfit (body, lens, magazine, finder, box) and the strength of the individual saleroom on the day.

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