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 has scratches and small nicks. The case has been lightly polished. The lug hole at 5 o'clock shoes signs of wear. The numbers are visible between the lugs, but the serial number is covered largely by shallow pitting. The case back shows signs of wear and evidence of the bracelet. The case back has scratches, shallow pitting, and two small nicks. The inside of the case back is stamped '1500.' The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The bezel has scratches and a small nick at 12 o'clock. The dial appears to be original. The luminous plots at the hour markers have darkened with age. The plots at 1, 4, 6, 8, and 9 have partially deteriorated. The hands are later replacements and have developed a light patina. The end links are marked '357' and the bracelet '7835 19.' The bracelet has scratches, nicks, and stretch. 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.