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Rollei 35 Platin

The Rollei 35 Platin is a limited-edition variant of the Rollei 35 series, a compact 35mm viewfinder camera line first introduced in the late 1960s. The Platin edition was produced as a commemorative piece with a platinum-finished body and exotic leather covering, positioning it as a collector's item rather than a working tool.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Rollei 35 Platin have ranged from around £850 to £1,600, with a median near £1,300 based on saleroom results. These are wholesale auction levels rather than dealer asking prices, and today the figure a specific example sells for depends heavily on presentation — boxed sets with original paperwork and an undamaged leather covering tend to achieve the upper end of that range, while worn examples drift toward the lower bound.

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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 2022

Date Price Source
Nov 2022 £1,025 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Jun 2020 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 EUR 850 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £576 Christie's
Mar 2003 £587 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei 35 Platin worth today?

UK auction hammer prices have sat between roughly £850 and £1,600, with a median value around £1,300; a clean, boxed example is worth toward the upper end of that range.

How much does a Rollei 35 Platin sell for at auction?

Recent saleroom results show the camera sells for around £850 at the lower end and up to £1,600 for the best-presented examples, excluding buyer's premium.

Why is the Rollei 35 Platin price higher than a standard Rollei 35?

The Platin was a limited commemorative edition with a platinum-finish body and decorative leather, so its price reflects collector demand for the finish and packaging rather than any change in the underlying camera's performance.

Does condition strongly affect the value of a Rollei 35 Platin?

Yes — because buyers are paying for presentation, wear to the plated finish, damage to the leather covering, or a missing box and papers can reduce the price materially.

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