• gilt lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, gold cuvette • white enamel double sunk dial, black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, the case painted with a polychrome enamel scene depicting the City of Berne against a backdrop of the Bernese Oberland at 12 o'clock  with the words Bern 1910 flanking a Swiss Cross the enamel scene framed by the wording Eidgenossiche at the left and Schutzenfest at the right flanking a shield decorated with the Canton emblem of Bern, the dial signed Orion, fitted with a period leather box.

The dial with a hairline crack and a chip to the dial at 7 o'clock , running condition, enamel with surface scratches and minor loss to edging of the enamel at the bottom of the shield and at the top of the scene, the case otherwise fairly crisp, particularly the chased writing.
"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."

Eidgenossiche Schutzenfest  refers to the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival first organized in 1824 and continued to the present.  The contest, held every several years, is hosted by alternating Swiss Cantons.  In 1910, the festival was hosted in Bern.  The contest dates back to the 15th Century Old Swiss Confederacy.  The reintroduction of the contests in 1824 was meant to cement unity between the various Cantons. 

The Schutzenfest lasts up to four weeks and includes some 50,000 marksmen.