• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangular, baton and square indexes, luminous hands, orange central hand for 24 hour, magnified date aperture, center seconds • stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down crown and case back, bezel calibrated for 24 hours • 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, however is in very good overall condition. The lumes has has flatten and have turned dark which is consistent with age. The hands are in good overall condition, but the hour hand with minor signs of spotting to the tip.The bezel with minor surface wear and tiny pinhead throughout and the engraved hour marker at 2, 12 and 24 o'clock is slightly faded. The band with minor surface wear and tiny pinhead dings at places. The lugs with minor surface scratches underneath from removing the bracelet. The case with signs of polishing. The case back with signs of wear toward the center and minor surface wear toward the edges from opening the case. The inside case back is stamped "1655" and "II72". The Rolex Oyster bracelet is slightly stretch and with minor surface wear throughout. The end links is stamped "380" and "7836"
"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."