• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangular, baton and dot indexes, magnified date aperture, Submariner printed in red, center seconds • stainless steel Oyster case, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the date functions are working properly. The dial has been gently cleaned from a service, however minor oil stains is visible on the minute track. The minute marker at 6 o'clock has been removed from the dial. Several of the luminous material has taken some loss. The "plexiglas cyclops" crystal with a minor nick at 2 o'clock and in between the crystal and bezel minor signs of tarnishing is visible at 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 11 o'clock. The bezel with very minor surface wear toward the edges. The band with surface wear throughout and strong dings toward the pinhole. The lugs with minor surface scratches underneath due to the bracelet. The case with minor signs of polishing, otherwise is in good overall condition. The case back with surface wear throughout the center and minor surface scratches toward the edge. The inside case back is stamped "1680" and "69". The Rolex Oyster bracelet with surface wear throughout and is a little stretch. The folding clasp is stamped "71" and the end links is stamped "580". * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. 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."