18th Dec, 2018 11:30

The Watches Auction

 
  Lot 795
 

A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC ROLEX SUBMARINER WATCH

GENTLEMAN'S RARE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER AUTOMATIC STAINLESS STEEL WRIST WATCH,
model no. 5513, case no. 1776174, the round black dial with dot hour markers, outer seconds track in white, lume hands, black enamel bezel to the 40mm case, on a stainless steel bracelet strap with Rolex foldover clasp, lacking box and papers; along with an underwater diving camera and information booklet from Algosaibi Diving Marine Services. The camera was used by the original owner of the watch as he wore it while he was working as a diver in Saudi Arabia in the late 1960s/early 1970s

 

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 £6,000 - £9,000


Condition Report

In working condition at the present time.
In well worn condition.
Case nicked and scratched.
Acrylic scuffed.
Bezel scratched and nicked. Very stiff, moves only slightly. Feels as though there is a grainy substance trapped underneath.
Patina to the hands and hour markers in keeping with age.
All hands intact.
Crown intact; hands changing.
Bracelet generally stretched and scratched.
Clasp scratched. Foldover section doesn’t clip down tightly, quite loose.

 
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