ROLEX | A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELETREF 6239 CASE 1196048 DAYTONA CIRCA 1965

Movement: cal. 72B manual winding lever, 17 jewelsCase: stainless steel Oyster, bezel calibrated to 200 units, screw-down crown and back Dial: black, applied baton indexes and luminescent dotsBracelet/Clasp/Buckle:  with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding claspDiameter: 36mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: guarantee and presentation case.  

DIAL: Luminescent dots are missing at 6, 7 and 8 o'clock. With some residue and one scratch to the 3 o'clock register, one scratch and a slight stain on the 6 o'clock register. Chronograph hand slightly scuffed at the centre point of the dial. Slight vertical scratch below the cosmograph print. CASE: With scuffs and scratches throughout, consistent with wear and age of the timepiece. Partial loss of ink on the later bezel graduations. MOVEMENT: Working at time of cataloguing. Chronograph function working. Guarantee mentions 'Cosmograph', not the serial number. Mounted on a later bracelet ref 78350, endlinks ref 557 The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."