Lot 291
  • 291

Rolex

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS DIVER'S WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETREF 1680 CASE 2385579 SUBMARINER 660FT=200M CIRCA 1970
  • Steel
  • diameter 40 mm thickness 13 mm bracelet circumference 180 mm
• cal. 1570 automatic nickel lever movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, outer minute and second divisions, luminous Mercedes hands, magnified aperture for date at 3 • brushed and polished Oyster case, black rotating bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down back and crown with guards • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Fliplock bracelet

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Dial in good condition with 12 and 9 index slightly tarnished from natural aging. Case in good condition. The watch is further accompanied by a Rolex service invoice dated 2007.
"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."