9th Apr, 2019 13:00
The Watches Auction
A 1940S ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION WRIST WATCH
MID SIZE ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH,
1940s, the round dial with P. ORR & SONS. LTD., Roman numerals and baton hour markers, outer seconds track, gold coloured stick hands, centre seconds hand, 30mm case, with ROLEX OYSTER to the crown, on a brown leather Rolex strap with Rolex stainless steel clasp, lacking box and papers, with service receipts, the most recent dated 2016, note: P. Orr & Sons Ltd was founded in India in 1846 by Scotsman Peter Orr and was the only retailer within the country to sell Rolex watches for a number of years
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 £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
Condition Report
CASEBACK HAS NOT BEEN OPENED
Ticking at the present time.
In worn condition.
General marks to the case.
Acrylic in fair condition.
Dial in heavily worn condition.
All hands intact; generally marked.
Crown intact; hands changing.
Strap in good condition.
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