The Watch Sale 31/07/2018

Lot 331

ROLEX - a gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Royal wrist watch.

This lot comes with a box.

Description

Condition Report

ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Royal wrist watch. Circa 1948. Stainless steel case. Reference 4444, serial 590598. Signed manual wind movement. Silvered dial with luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. Fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 32mm. Box.

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Purchasing information

Movement is currently functioning.
Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Dial has been refinished. Luminous paint on the hour markers isn't precise.
Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
Glass has noticeable scuffs and multiple scratches.
Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints. Heavier dint to ten and to the side of the case.
Crown screws down and has noticeable scratches and dinting.
Strap shows wear with visible marks, creasing and discolouration.
Buckle shows marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.

This lot comes with a box with heavy wear and marks but no papers.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk