Lot 637
  • 637

Rolex

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description

  • A YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH, MADE FOR EMPLOYEES SERVING 25 YEARS IN COCA-COLAREF 4503 CASE 973324 CIRCA 1953
  • gold
  • diameter 45 mm
• manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered matte dial, applied Arabic and faceted indexes, '25 years service Coca-Cola' logo, subsidiary seconds, outer minute track • 14k yellow gold case, snap-on case back engraved 'Piggy Moore 25 Years Service The Coca-Cola Co' • case, dial and movement signed

Condition

Manual winding movement in working order when cataloguing. Movement in good visual condition, no obvious blemishes. Dial is clean and intact, with some signs of discoloration to the indexes and hands, a few very light surface scratches over the crystal top. Case with some surface scratches around the bezel, mostly to the back, one very minor dent to the edge of bezel near 8 o'clock. Overall in good condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."