13th Aug, 2019 12:00

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 756
 

A ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL WATCH 1950S

GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,
c.1953 from serial no., signed Rolex Perpetual movement, the round dial with applied stainless steel arrow hour markers with dots to the terminals, inner seconds track, dauphine hands, centre seconds hand, 34mm case with ROLEX OYSTER CASE to the caseback, with BREVET and model no. 6332 as well as 978053 MODEL DEPOSE to the case edge between the lugs, on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet strap, the end links marked 557, the first link marked 78350 19, with signed Rolex foldover clasp numbered 7835, lacking box and papers

 

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Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


Condition Report

In worn condition, scratches all over consistent with age and use
Nicks and dirt to case edge at crystal edge
Requires cleaning
Ticking at present
Hands can be set
Crystal with scratches and nicks
Lacking box and papers

 
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