Description:

ROLEX - a stainless steel automatic Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II superlative chronometer watch circa 1973,

Condition Report:

The case and bracelet have general wear and tear throughout, in the form of light surface scratches, scuffs and marks, the fixed bezel has a few light knocks, the most notable marks being around the 14 to 12 hour positions, the acrylic crystal has quite a few surface marks and scratches throughout, the dial appears to be in good condition, there is some very light discoloration to the luminescent hourly markers, and hand fill, with some very light speckling, the orange 24 hour hand has faded with some darker marks to the luminescent fill. The case back has light ripple marks and surface scratches, with a triangular shaped ding to the outer edge, the knurled definition is in good order. The 26 jewel movement is in clean condition and currently running smoothly, all functions operating, there is some rubbing to the nickel plating on the rotor bridge edge. The movement appears to be a calibre 1570 but the rotor bridge is marked 1520. The watch is supplied with paperwork to include service receipts from independent jewelers and one from Rolex dated 30/11/04, there are also some parts such as reverser wheels, and gaskets (replaced in 2000), and original dial and hands. Bracelet fitting 21cm. Fellows & Sons do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold.

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