Rolex

• cal. 72 nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono metallic balance • silvered dial, applied yellow gold Arabic numeral and faceted square indexes with luminescent dots, yellow gold luminescent hands, engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions, outer red telemeter scale, outermost blue tachometer scale • stainless steel case, solid screw down case back • case, dial, and movement signed 

The movement is running at time of cataloging, 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. Please note that this watch is accompanied by a Speidel stretch expandable bracelet. Case in overall good condition with signs of polishing, wear, scuffing, and small scratches consistent with age and use. Bezel with wear scuffing overall with a more prominent nick between 5 and 6. Some heavier scratch marks at 1, 8 and 12. Case bands with wear. Lug holes with to the left side band with some small markings around it's perimeter. Case back with scuffing and a large nick at the edge and some heavier marks to the perimeter. Oxidation to the threads of the screw down crown. Dial in overall good condition with even and oxidation. Some dark surface markings throughout. Heavy oxidation to the luminescent dots. Complete loss to the luminescence of the minute hand. Partial loss to the luminescence of the hour hand. Oxidation to the chronograph hand. Hands are replaced. Chronograph function working properly. Movement in 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."