Lot 195
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust bracelet watch. Circa 1971. Reference 1601,...
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Lot 195
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust bracelet watch. Circa 1971. Reference 1601,...
Lot 195
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust bracelet watch. Circa 1971. Reference 1601, serial 3265902. Signed automatic calibre 1570. Silvered dial with baton hour markers, date aperture to three. Fluted bezel, stainless steel case fitted to a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with Oysterclasp. 35mm.
Brand: Rolex
Export issue: Yes
Model: Datejust
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Oyster Perpetual
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> The automatic movement is currently functioning, however the hand/date set function may require attention.
<li> Movement appears to show medium scratches, dark marks and significant tarnishing.
<li> Dial appears to show light scratches to the hour markers and several very small dark spots on the dial, visible under a 10x loupe.
<li> Hands seem to display medium pitting and tarnishing, particularly to the centre, with discolouration to the luminous paint.
<li> Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic, which is heavily chipped and cracked.
<li> Bezel currently seems to have light scratches and tarnishing and medium pitting.
<li> Case appears to have medium scuffs and scratches, with small chinks and dents.
<li> Crown currently shows medium scratching and tarnishing with a large chip to one side.
<li> Stem appears to be a replacement and shows play and unscrewed.
<li> Case back seems to display medium scuffs, the majority of which should polish out, with light pitting across the entire surface.
<li> Bracelet appears to have multiple medium scuffs and scratches with areas of light tarnishing between the links.
<li> Bracelet seems to have been heavily stretched.
<li> Clasp currently displays medium scuffs and scratches, with areas of pitting and tarnishing consistent with the clasp being regularly closed. The Rolex logo appears to be slightly rubbed and has lost definition.
<li> Bracelet measures approximately 20cm including the case.
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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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