Rolex

• cal. 1560 automatic nickel lever movement, 26 jewels • black 'tropical' dial, luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, Mercedes hands, central hand for the second time zone, magnified aperture for date • bidirectional revolving graduated 24-hour red and blue bezel for the second time zone, brushed and polished Oyster case, screw-down case and crown with crown guards • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Case is in good unpolished condition but the edges and bevels have been worn. Heavy scratches overall consistent with daily use. Slight denting to the edges of the crown guards. Denting along the edges of the case at the bottom, bottom of the lugs have scratches and minor denting from a bracelet. Case back with heavy scratches and damage to the reeding from the case being opened with a wrong tool. Dent to the case back. Dial in good condition with tropical coloration overall, glossy and textured from aging overall, gilt lettering in good condition with some loss to the coronet and the signature. Indexes have remnants of an old re-lume. Hour, minute and seconds hands have been replaced, date wheel later. Movement in fair condition with loss to the finish, oxidation and patina overall.
"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 present lot is a well-aged example of the first generation of Rolex Ref. 1675, with the pointed crown guards, gilt lettering and a small arrow on the GMT hand. The dial has turned a very dark, rich tropical brown and has a small, rare underline below the Chronometer certification on the dial.