Rolex

• cal. 727 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied faceted baton indexes with luminescent dots, Obélisque hands, silvered engine turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minute, and 12 hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • stainless steel Oyster case, black acrylic bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw down crown, pushers, and solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex rivet bracelet and folding clasp

CASE Case in very good condition with wear and scuffing consistent with age and use. Upper left lug with some light wear to the inner band. Right side upper lug band with some superficial scratches. The service bezel has some light wear, and overall very good condition. Case back with some scuffing. Early pushers are original. Bracelet with equivalent wear. Clasp with some heavier scuffs as normal with use. Crystal glazing with scuffs and light scratches. DIAL Dial is very well preserved - soft matte black color. Some very light markings to the silvered sub dials. Light oxidation to the lumes. Lume plot at 9 with some loss. Lume plot at 6 with loss. "O" in Rolex with some wear. MOVEMENT Chronograph function working properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

Accompanied by a Rolex polishing cloth, and service box.  For further illustrations of this model, please see Paolo Gobbi & Filippo Vinardi, I Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, 2004, p. 328–335.