Lot 211
ROLEX - an exceedingly rare gentleman's wrist watch. Circa 1920's. Reference 1178, serial 01777....
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Lot 211
ROLEX - an exceedingly rare gentleman's wrist watch. Circa 1920's. Reference 1178, serial 01777....
Lot 211
Lot Description
ROLEX - an exceedingly rare gentleman's wrist watch. Circa 1920's. Reference 1178, serial 01777. Rolled gold folding case. Manual wind Marconi calibre 397. Silvered dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. Fitted to an unsigned brown leather strap with gold plated pin buckle. 29mm.
360: Yes
Model no.: 1178
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: 01777
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li>Dial appears to be in a poor condition with noticeable marks, scratches, tarnishing, some lifting of the laminate. Dial also appears to be discoloured with obvious dark stain visible between 3 and 4. Pitting can be seen on dial under a 4 x loupe.
<li>Hands show noticeable tarnishing, discolouration and signs of rust. Paint on subsidiary seconds dial almost completely flaked off.
<li>Glass has noticeable scratches and marks.
<li>Case shows significant scratching, obvious marking, some dents are present and some of the plating has lifted. Heavy tarnishing covering majority of case. Case back does not appear to fit on properly.
<li>Crown has scratches and marks with wear to the plating.
<li>Strap shows wear with visible marks, creasing and discolouration.
<li>Buckle shows marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.<p>
<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 the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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