Rolex

• jeweled automatic movement • black dial, aged luminescent triangle, dot and baton indexes, gilt tracking and printing, gilt Mercedes-style hands • aged black rotating bezel calibrated for 60 units with dots and Arabic intervals, red triangle at 12 o'clock, screw back and screw down crown • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running, however it might need service soon. It is numbered 24176. The dial appears original. The original gloss finish has deteriorated over the years and now has a rather speckled finish to it. The luminescent paint to the indexes has consistently aged and turned almost black. The luminescence to the hands has also aged. The case show general to significant wear. The bezel insert has aged and turned a green-gray color, however it is original. The inside of the back is numbered 6202 and I.54 and 18. The numbers between the lugs are 6202 and the serial number is so rubbed it cannot be read. The watch also comes with a Rolex Oyster bracelet with a broken buckle that will need repair. The strap contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This model, Ref. 6202, was released in 1953 and was first marketed as a watch intended for air travelers as it was easy to use the rotating bezel for timing functions. The model was ultimately pulled from production in the early 1960s, as it was seen as redundant when compared to the timing and diving abilities of the Submariner and the GMT-Master lines, both of which were more popular.

For more information on this reference, see Skeet, M. & Urul, N., Vintage Rolex Sports Models, Second Edition, pp. 100-101 and for an illustration of a similar model, see p. 104.