The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The case has scratches and few small nicks. The lugs have scratches. The case appears to have been polished. The case back is in good condition with scratches and the Seahorse engraving is crisp. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The bezel has faded slightly with age. The bezel is a dot over 90. The dial shows signs of age, but appears to be original. The luminous material at the hour markers has been lost and has left a brown shadow around each marker. The subsidiary dial hands at 3 and 6, and the chronograph hand have developed patina. The luminous material in the hour and minute hands have darkened. The chronograph hand appears to be re-lumed. The end links are marked "6" and the bracelet "7912." The bracelet is also marked "3, 61," indicating its production in the third quarter of 1961. The bracelet has stretch. The chronograph function is working at the time of cataloguing. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. This watch was recently serviced and comes with a 2 year warranty from the watchmaker ( this will come with the watchmakers' warranty).