24th Jul, 2024 14:30

Masterpieces of Time | Luxury & Antique Timepieces

 
  Lot 824
 

ROLEX EXPLORER
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,

the round black dial with Arabic and baton hour markers, 34mm case, on a generic expanding strap, lacking papers, with an unrelated Rolex outer box and information booklet

 

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 £4,800
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


Condition Report

MOVEMENT: Ticking at present.
WEAR: Heavily worn.


DIAL: Unable to determine condition due to the acrylic.
CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Heavily scratched.
HANDS & MARKERS: Intact.
CROWN: Intact although stuck and cannot be unscrewed. 
BRACELET/STRAP: Worn.
Model 5500
Serial number image attached. 
Case has likely been polished in its lifetime. 
Movement calibre unknown.

 
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