Lot 303
  • 303

Rolex

Estimate
17,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Rolex
  • RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.: A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETREF 16800 CASE 9439928 SUBMARINER CIRCA 1986
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 40 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
• cal. 3135 automatic lever movement, 27 jewels • black dial, applied luminescent triangular, dot, and baton indexes, Mercedes hands, center seconds, magnified aperture for date, outer minute track • stainless steel Oyster case, unidirectional black bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw down crown and solid case back • case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

CASE Case in very good condition overall. Light surface wear and superficial scuffs and scratches. Left side case band with some superficial scuffs near the lug holes and the band between 9 and 10. Some very small dot nicks. Lower left lug with a small indentation. Right side lug with small scuffs and wear. Bracelet with equivalent wear and light scuffs. Clasp with some heavier scuffing. Bezel insert in overall good condition with some wear and fading of the black from 60-10. Two small areas of color loss on either side of 30. Light marks overall. DIAL Dial in very good condition. Even and attractive aging to the lume indexes and hands. 12 o'clock triangular lume with a spot of heavier oxidation. All round lume plots also with center areas of heavier oxidation. Some light debris. MOVEMENT Date function working properly. Screw nearest to "ROLEX" signed to movement with wear and small scratches to the plate. 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.
"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."