Rollei 35S Gold '60 Years'
The Rollei 35S Gold '60 Years' is a commemorative edition of the compact 35mm Rollei 35S, produced to mark the 60th anniversary of Rollei. As a limited gold-finished variant of an already compact full-frame viewfinder camera, it was positioned as a collector's piece rather than a working tool.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for this commemorative edition have ranged from around £360 to £800, with only a small number of verified sales on record. Because sample size is limited, today's value is highly condition- and completeness-sensitive, and examples sold at saleroom level are wholesale figures that sit below typical dealer retail. Cased, boxed sets with original paperwork tend to sell for more than loose bodies.
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 2025
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01605) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
Beautiful 24 Karat gold-plated Rollei 35S from a special edition of 1500 cameras, issued to commemorate 60 Years of Rollei, in mint condition and working order, with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2606003, note the absence of a number on the golden plate (on the back) and the unusual "Made by Rollei Singapore" engraving, together with lizard skin case, strap, front lens cap, instructions, wooden presentation box and maker's box. Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39539) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
gold-plated Rollei 35S from a special edition of 1500 cameras, issued to commemorate 60 Years of Rollei, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2574972, with lizard skin case, strap, instructions, wooden presentation box and outer box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37849) Title: Rollei 35S Gold '60 Year Anniversary'
Description:
from a special edition of 1500 Rollei 35S cameras, issued to commemorate the 60 years anniversary of Rollei, with 24-carat gold plating, with Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2573196, special case, certificate, instructions and wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36748) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2575630, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30015) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2619008, lizard skin case, strap, instructions, service card, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Nov 2013 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 24 (Lot AI_24_29272) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2630055, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box (locking pin missing) Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10388) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2630055, lizard skin case, instructions, wooden presentation box (locking pin missing) Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10731) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating still sealed in plastic, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm, lizard skin case, papers, wooden presentation box and maker's box Estimate: From EUR 1,100 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14529) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2604383, lizard skin case, cap, strap, instructions, wooden presentation box Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13930) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
60 Year Anniversary Camera with 24 carat gold plating, limited edition of 1500 cameras, Sonnar 2.8/40mm no.2627843, lizard skin case, cap, strap, certificate, instructions, wooden presentation box, maker's box Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15832) Title: Rollei 35S Gold
Description:
24 Karat gold plated special edition for 60th anniversary of Rollei, with brown lizard leather, mint in wooden box, lizard leather case, papers, cardbox Estimate: EUR 1,900 - EUR 2,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35S Gold '60 Years' worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, recent examples have sold in the £360 to £800 range, with complete boxed sets reaching the upper end of that band.
How much does a Rollei 35S Gold '60 Years' sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices sit between roughly £360 and £800, though sample size is small so any individual sale can fall outside that range depending on condition and completeness.
Does original packaging affect the price?
Yes — for a commemorative edition like this, the value is closely tied to having the original box, certificate and documentation, and loose bodies typically sell for less than complete presentation sets.