Lot 271
  • 271

Rolex

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • Rolex
  • A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6239 CASE 1600011 DAYTONA CIRCA 1967
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 36.5 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
• cal. 722 nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, applied faceted baton indexes with luminescent dots, Obélisque hands, black engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions • stainless steel Oyster case, bezel calibrated for 300 units, screw down solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in excellent condition with light wear. Small indentation to the lower left lug. Light scuffing to the case bands. Chronograph function working properly. Dial in overall excellent condition with some loss to the luminescent dots. Movement in excellent condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by two Rolex international service guarantee cards, service receipts, booklets, a bi-fold, and a polishing cloth.