2nd Jul, 2019 12:30

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 752
 

A GENTLEMAN'S 1970s ROLEX SEA-DWELLER STEEL WATCH

GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE SEA-DWELLER 'GREAT WHITE' STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,
mid 1970s, model 1665 and serial no. 4135153 from case edges, signed Rolex movement, the round black dial with luminous triangular, circular and rectangular hour markers, date aperture at 3, outer seconds track in white, stainless steel lume hands, centre seconds hand with lume plot, black enamel bezel with count up scale in white to the 40mm case, screw down crown with coronet and with protective lugs, with coronet and ROLEX PATENT GAS ESCAPE VALVE OYSTER to the caseback, on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet strap with Oysterlock clasp, lacking box and 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 £12,000
Estimated at £12,000 - £18,000


Condition Report

In very good condition overall, light scratches to case and bracelet
Glass with scratches, one noticeable at 4 o'clock, others smaller
Bracelet with further scratches, consistent with age and use
Ticking at present
Hands can be set
Requires cleaning
Bezel good, some light scratches
Bracelet clasp working
Lacking box and papers
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