Lot 90
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1974. Reference 1803,...
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Lot 90
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1974. Reference 1803,...
Lot 90
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1974. Reference 1803, serial 4092400. Signed automatic calibre 1556. Champagne dial with diamond hour markers, date aperture to three, day aperture to twelve. Diamond set bezel, 18K gold case fitted to a non-original yellow metal bracelet stamped 18K with folding clasp. 36mm. Please be aware this watch has had significant aftermarket intervention.
Brand: Rolex
Export issue: Yes
Model: Day Date
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Oyster Perpetual
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement has light scratching and marking to the rotor.
<li> Dial has light marking.
<li> Hands have light and medium scratching with light nicks and tarnishing to inserts.
<li> Glass has light and medium scratching, chipping to the edge with light chips across the surface, marking is present to the cyclops with prominent scratch underneath the cyclops, heavier scratching is located to twelve.
<li> Bezel is a non-Rolex aftermarket addition, diamonds are in need of a clean and appear to be somewhat dulled and unlively. Nicks and scratches are present to the surface.
<li> Case has light and medium scratches, nicks and moderate to heavy denting across the entire surface growing more intense on the lugs. Significant detritus build up around lugs that would benefit from a clean and service.
<li> Crown does not currently function it is currently very loose and it will come off, it has heavy rubbing to the Rolex crown detailing.
<li> Case back has light and medium scratching, extensive dinting, dents and nicks.
<li> Bracelet is imitation non-Rolex replacement with significant stretching, light and medium scratching with nicks and dinting are present across the surface and to the edges of some links. Spring bar attaching bracelet to one of the lugs is seized and cannot be removed.
<li> Clasp currently functions but is difficult to align, the Rolex crown detailing is poor and is significantly rubbed.
<li> Bracelet measures approximately 18cm including the case.
<li> Spare links and fluted bezel with glass are included with this lot, glass is significantly scratched. <p>
This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. <p>
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. <p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot. <p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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