Lot 276
  • 276

Rolex

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Rolex
  • A RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS MADE FOR THE PERUVIAN AIR FORCEREF 6263/6265 CASE 3999751 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU CIRCA 1974
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 37 mm
• cal. 727 nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel case, acrylic tachometer bezel, screw down case back, crown and chronograph pushers • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with 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 overall good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Case overall has been polished. Left side lugs are polished more heavily. Dial in overall excellent condition with some markings to the white sub dials. Hands have been replaced. Chronograph working properly. Movement in very good 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

The present lot is a well preserved example of a military issue 6265, engraved on the case back with "Fuerza Aerea del Peru" and the case number further engraved to the interior of the case back. The dial is evenly aged and has light wear to the subdials; it is further complemented by white gold hands and indexes, symbolized by the 'sigma' notation outside the 'T SWISS T' designation.