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 small nicks throughout. The case and lugs appear to have been polished. The numbers are visible between the lugs, but there is pitting between both sets of lugs. The back of the lugs show evidence of the bracelet. The case back has scratches and shallow pitting throughout. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The inside of the case back is stamped "1603" and "II.67" indicating it was produced in the second quarter of 1967. The crystal is a later replacement. The bezel is in good condition. The dial and hands appear to be original. The dial has turned to a brown color and is speckled with lighter colors mostly appearing grey. The spotting is fairly even throughout the dial, but there are some areas that it is more noticeable. The luminous plots at the hour markers are missing at 2, 3, 6, and 11 o'clock. The remaining luminous plots have turned to a dark yellow color. The hands have developed heavy patina. The luminous material in the hands has turned to a darker green-yellow color. The rotor has some spotting on it. The date changes as the hands pass midnight. 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.
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