拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The case is in good condition with light scratches and few, small nicks. All lugs have light scratches and the lugs at 7 and 11 o'clock each have a light longer scratch. The lugs retain their feet. The case back is in good condition with light scratches and shows slight evidence of being opened. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The crown is original. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The subsidiary dial hand has developed a light patina. The 12 and 1 o'clock hour markers have developed patina. The crystal has a light scratches to its outer edge near 5 o'clock. The dial has a small scratch between the 11 and 12 o'clock hour markers to its minute track splitting '52 and '53. The Extract from the Archives states that the watch originally came on a leather strap. The watch is currently on a Gay Freres steel bracelet. The bracelet is stamped "4, 62" indicating its production in the fourth quarter of 1962. The bracelet is in good condition with some stretch. The clasp has light scratches and the Calatrava Cross. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.