Lot 959
  • 959

Rolex

Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description

  • Rolex
  • A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6263 CASE 5503484 'BIG RED' DAYTONA CIRCA 1978
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 37.5 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 171 mm
• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied faceted baton indexes with luminescent dots, Obélisque hands, white engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel case, black acrylic bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw down pushers, crown, solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

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. Case very well preserved and in good condition. Case likely serviced with polish. Bezel insert is likely replaced. Pushers are original to the case. Light surface wear and scuffs to the bands and case back. Bracelet with equivalent wear. Dial in very good vintage condition with some light marks and debris. Movement in overall excellent condition and likely serviced. MVT 5858 Inside case back is properly signed, but lacking reference inscription.
"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."