6th Nov, 2018 11:45
Watches
A GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX EXPLORER II WATCH
GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE EXPLORER II STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,
originally purchased 1982, serial no. 6348054, model 1655, the round black dial with lume hour markers, date aperture at 3, 42mm case, on a stainless steel oyster bracelet, with Rolex clasp, in box, with outer box, papers, swing tags and service paperwork
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Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Condition Report
Not in working condition at the present time.
In well worn condition.
Scratched all over.
Acrylic heavily scuffed.
Dial in fair condition.
All hands intact.
General patina to the markers consistent with age.
Loss of paint to the figures on the bezel.
Crown intact; hands and date changing.
Lugs have been over polished - marks viaible. Nicks and dents to each lug also visible.
Bracelet stretched and heavily scratched.
Clasp in working order.
End link ref: 580.
Bracelet ref: 78360.
Service paperwork from Laings the Jewellers dated 1983 stating a repair was carried out under guarantee - no further information.
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