Rolex

• cal. 72C manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, applied pink gold Arabic numerals and square indexes, pink gold Sword hands, blued steel date hand, engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, apertures for day and date in English, minute and 1/5 second divisions, outer tachometer scale, outermost blue date ring • stainless steel case, pink gold bezel and rectangular pushers, downturned chamfered lugs • case, dial, and movement signed 

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 with heavy wear, signs of polish, and oxidation. Rectangular chronograph pushers with heavy and significant wearing down to the metal. Heavy wear and oxidation to the crown. Case back with wear and potentially polished in the past. Serial number to the case back is not visible. Upper lugs with some heavier signs of wear. Upper right lug with some loss of the chamfer detailing. Left side case band with some wear and pitting likely from opening and closing. Dial is nicely preserved with an even oxidation throughout. Some heavier yellow oxidation especially between 12 - 4. Lighter surface markings throughout. Dot markings and debris throughout. Movement in overall good condition with some wear. Service is recommended Chronograph function working with some resistance. Triple calendar function working properly.
"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."

Reference 4768 launched in 1947 in an extremely limited series of approximately 220 examples in stainless steel, yellow gold, pink gold, and in combinations of stainless steel with yellow or pink gold. 

The present example has an original vintage dial with pink gold pyramid indexes and a vivid blue date ring.