Sears Tower 35
The Sears Tower 35 is a 35mm film camera sold under Sears' Tower house brand, a label the US retailer applied to rebadged cameras supplied by various Japanese and German manufacturers during the mid-twentieth century.
Sales data for the Tower 35 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £149 in December 2021 is the only verified data point we have, so any sense of what the camera is worth today rests on that one figure rather than a settled price range. Because this is a wholesale auction-room result, the price a private buyer pays at a dealer in 2026 can sit noticeably higher, and condition, working shutter and completeness all materially affect what a Tower 35 sells for.
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: December 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2021 | £149 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 425) Title: A Sears Roebuck Tower 35 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 50648, with Canon f/1.8 50mm lens, body, G, shutter working, ding to top plate, lens, VG, some light cleaning marks |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sears Tower 35 worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Tower 35 has hammered at £149 at UK auction, but with only one recorded sale the market value should be treated as indicative rather than firm.
How much does a Sears Tower 35 sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £149, achieved in late 2021; clean, fully working examples can reasonably be expected to trade around that level.
Is the Sears Tower 35 a collectible camera?
It has a following among collectors of Sears-branded and rebadged Japanese 35mm cameras, but values are modest and driven mainly by condition and working order rather than rarity premiums.