• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, 3 off-white subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel Oyster case, black bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw-down chronograph pushers, crown and case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in excellent overall condition, however it has been gently cleaned. The numerals has taken minor loss of material at 2 and 7 o'clock, and has fallen off completely at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The lume may have possible been professional relumed many years ago. The hour and minute register with minor surface wear due to the hands. The hands with minor signs of wear at places. The bezel with minor surface wear particularly at 3 o'clock and from 10 o'clock to 1 o'clock. The band with pinhead dings and surface wear throughout. The lugs with minor surface wear to the pinhole and underneath from removing the bracelet. The case of the watch with signs of polishing. The case back with minor surface wear throughout, however the milling to the case back is strong. Inside case back stamped "6240". The Rolex Oyster bracelet with very minor signs of wear and is slightly stretched, otherwise in good overall condition. The folding clasp is stamped "H" and "78350", and the end links is stamped "571" and "78350". * 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."