Lot 208
  • 208

Rolex

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, TACHOMETER AND BRACELETREF 6239 CASE 1782105 DAYTONA 'PAUL NEWMAN' CIRCA 1969
  • steel
  • diameter 36 mm thickness 13 mm bracelet circumference 175 mm
• cal. 722-1 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • tri-colour white, black and red dial, applied square indexes with luminous dots, luminous baton hands, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • brushed and polished Oyster case with screw-down crown and case back, steel bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is running and the chronograph is operating at the time of cataloguing, however it may require a service soon. The luminous dots are no longer glowing. Dial overall in good condition. The case with light scuffs and the bezel is lacking the black material to the engraved numerals. The bracelet is worn, it has been re-polished and has lost definition to the crown on the clasp.
"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."