27th Feb, 2018 11:30

Watches

 
  Lot 750
 

GENTLEMAN'S OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER MANUAL WIND STAINLESS STEEL WRIST WATCH the round black dial with Arabic numerals in white and wedge and baton hour markers in white, outer seconds track, luminous hands, 35mm case, on a stainless steel bracelet strap with generic clasp, in box, with service receipt titled Bureaux Suisses De Controle Officiel de la Marche des Chronometres dated 17th Nov 1965 stating the watch to be No. 1806599, Movement 7/41094, with later generic service receipts dated 2009 and 2012

 

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 £8,500
Estimated at £3,500 - £5,500


Condition Report
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.

In working condition at the present time - currently ticking.
In good condition with slight signs of general wear all over.
Dial is showing signs of patina consistent with age.
All hands intact.
Luminous paint is cracked on the hour hand in all sections with one section having been re-done.
Minute hand appears to be a possible replacement - colour differs from the other two. Paint is also cracked down the middle.
Hands are showing slight signs of corrosion consistent with age.
Luminous paint also worn away from parts of the hour markers - consistent with age.
Crown intact - hands changing as they should.
Bracelet scratched all over with a few scuffs.
One link dented.
One row of links are misaligned.
Clasp in working order.

 
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