16th Jan, 2018 11:30

Watches

 
  Lot 750
 

GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE EXPLORER II STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH originally purchased 1988, serial no. R636195 both from papers, the round cream dial with applied stainless steel bordered white hour markers, date aperture at 3, outer seconds track, 38mm case, on an Oyster bracelet with a Rolex clasp, with additional link, in box, with outer box, with papers

 

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.

 

Sold for £7,200
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,000


Condition Report
Model 16550.
In well worn condition with scratches all over the case, bezel and bracelet.
In working condition at the present time.
All hands and markers intact.
There are dust specs on the dial and the paint on the hour hand is cracked.
The crystal is in good condition.
The bezel is scratched all round with one large, deep scratch between the 2 and 4 markers. The paint on the bezel markers are worn off in places of most numbers.
The bezel is dented between the 18 and 20 markers.
The crown is intact and in working condition with the hands and date changing as they should.
The bracelet is in worn condition with scratches all over.
The clasp is very scratched but in good working condition.
The caseback is very pitted.

The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable.

 
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