• cal. 1030 automatic nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to five positions and temperature • black dial, luminescent dagger, dot and baton indexes, luminescent Mercedes-style hands, sweep center seconds, magnified date aperture • tonneau water-resistant-type case, Bakelite rotating bezel indicating 24 hours with corresponding central hand, screw-down crown, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex buckle

The movement is running, however we recommend service soon. It is numbered N716545. The dial is a factory replacement, as catalogued and has aged nicely over the years. The luminescent dots have taken on a yellow-ish tone and the hands have aged to match them. The case shows overall wear with surface scuffs throughout. The bezel has a crack at 12 and some damage to the inside edge near 4 and 6, as well as near 12. The numbers between the lugs are 262724 and 6542. The inside of the case back is stamped 6542 and I 57, indicating the first quarter of 1957.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

For a note on this model, Ref. 6542, see the following lot.