Rolex

• cal. 1520 automatic lever movement, 26 jewels • black dial with encircled 'T' above depth marking, luminous triangle, baton and dot indexes, later luminescent Mercedes hands, outer minute and seconds divisions • stainless steel brushed and polished Oyster case, later bezel, screw-down crown with guards and back without engraving and inside number not matching case number, lugs with fixed bars • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at the time of cataloguing and hack feature functional. Case polished in the past with wear, scuffs and scratches. Scratches to band and lugs specifically. Scratched plexi. Bezel is later. Case back rubbed and military designation intentionaly no longer visible. Dial and later hands in good condition with unmatching patina. Only the seconds hand still luminescent. Inside case back numbered 3927218. 5513 1.72 It is likely that during a service with other Mibsub watches, the original case back was not intentionally exchanged with another one. Please note that due to later modification of the case, Rolex may refuse to service the watch. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please not that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and a service maybe required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."