• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminescent triangular, baton, and square indexes, luminescent hands, orange central hand for second time zone, magnified aperture for date, center seconds, outer minute divisions • 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

Case in overall fair condition with heavy wear. Lugs remain full, but with wear and scuffing throughout. left side case band with visible wear and small scratches, especially to the upper left area. Right side case band with wear and small nicks. bezel with wear and some loss to the black pigmentation for numerals, especially at 2, 4, 6, 14-18. "24" with a small indentation to the "4." Cracking and subsequent discoloring in the area to the crystal between 6 and 8. Dial is beautifully aged to a soft black. Soft and even oxidation to the indexes and hands. Hands are original. Date and dual time function working properly. Movement in good condition.
"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 Rolex Guarantee and Chronometer Certificate, sales tags, and a presentation box with outer packaging.