[APOLLO 11]. COMMAND MODULE PILOT MICHAEL COLLINS' PERSONAL GOLD ROLEX WRISTWATCH

Dial: silvered  Caliber: cal. 1555 automatic movement, 26 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back Case number: 2123405 Closure:  18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp Dimensions: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: service receipt, letter of attestation written and signed by Michael Collins

Case: The case is in overall good condition, with light scuffing and scratches consistent with age and use. Notable scuffs to the brushed area on the top right and bottom right lugs. The case may have seen a sympathetic polishing in its past, but retains original lines. The hallmarks found underneath the lugs are crisp and well defined. Crisp engraving to the back "M.C." Bracelet condition consistent with age and use with looseness to the links and scuffing to the clasp. Some signs of polish to the clasp and clasp coronet. Dial: The dial is in very good overall condition, all luminous plots are original and retained Movement: The movement is in very good overall condition. The day and date function correctly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
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APOLLO 11 COMMAND MODULE PILOT MICHAEL COLLINS' PERSONAL GOLD ROLEX Case back engraved with initials "M.C." Collins' provenance letter reads in part: "This gold Rolex watch (with "M.C." on back) has been mine for approx. 34 years. I wore it for a number of years, then decided I liked black watches better...Michael Collins, January, 2004."