• cal. 4030 automatic nickel lever movement, 31 jewels • black dial, luminescent indexes and hands, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers • stainless steel Oyster case, bezel calibrated for tachometer scale, screw-down chronograph pushers, crown and case back • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial in very good condition, shows signs of patina which is consistent with its age. Case with signs of wear, shows minor scratches and scuffs to the bezel from use. Overall in good condition. Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Chronograph function working properly.
"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."

Accompanied by a presentation box.

With a dial that features counters that turned yellow-brown, a Patrizzi Dial only appears on Rolex 16520 model which used zapon, an organic varnish, on the silvered subsidiary dial, oxidized with patina to different extent over time. Thus, each dial, under different circumstance, c🐽reates a unique character.