Rolex

First: • cal. 1161 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, baton indexes, magnified date, • 18k pink gold Oyster case, milled bezel,  screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold bracelet and folding clasp
Second : • cal. 2130 automatic movement, 29 jewels • silvered dial, baton indexes and Arabic quarter markers • 18k yellow gold Oyster case, milled bezel, screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold bracelet and folding clasp

Ref 6625 Movement is in working order, however service is recommended for accurate time keeping. Dial is generally nice and clean, 2 very tiny dots near 7 o'clock, barely visible under a powerful loupe, gilt printings are nicely preserved. Case and bracelet with normal signs of wear. Overall condition is very good for its age. Inner case stamped 6627. Ref 67518 Movement is in working order, however service is recommended for accurate time keeping. Dial has stains around each of the hour markers and near the central stem. Case and bracelet with normal signs of wear. Overall condition is good. Please note the movements have not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. "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."
"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."

The world leading watch brand Rolex, was founded by Hans Wilsdorf in London in 1905. Over the years, Rolex has produced many time-honoured timepieces and the history of Rolex has been a succession of achievements in watchmaking technology. The world renowned ‘Oyster’ case, set the standard for nearly all sports watches in the market for its resistance against shock and protection to movements even until today. Not to mention the Daytona and Explorer model, which were created for enduring racing drivers and the first adventurers who scaled Mount Everest. The two models have signified high performance, precision in time and innovation expedition since their creation.

Nowadays, Rolex still very much revolves its subsequent watches around the revolutionary prototype model. The consistent refinement enables all models to bear strong resemblance to their progenitors. As a brand that embodies both pioneering spirit and traditions, Rolex has continually sought to improve the exceptional quality of its watches. All watches are assembled entirely by highly skilled watchmakers by hand in Switzerland. Such detail-oriented execution allows all of Rolex movements to meet the accuracy criterion of Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).These remarkable achievements have set the benchmark for all other brands in the watchmaking industry.

As many of the Rolex classic models have become the horologic classic and due to the very small size of Rolex’s production in the early years, it is no surprise that Rolex always acquired top notch position in the second hand market.