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 numbers are faint between the lugs and the reference number between the 6 o'clock lug has a scratch through the bottom of it. The tops of the lugs at 7 and 11 o'clock have scratches. The bottom edge of the case near the 11 o'clock has a nick. The back of the lugs show signs of wear and especially the back of the 11 o'clock lug. The case back has scratches and appears to have been lightly polished. The inside of the case back is stamped '6542' and 'IV.55' indicating its production in the fourth quarter of 1955. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The bezel is an aftermarket replacement. The dial has crazing throughout. The luminous material at the hour markers has darkened with age. The hands appear to be relumed. The luminous material in the minute hand has a hole in it and there is small hole in the lume of the hour hand at the tip. The date wheel is alternating colors; red and black. The end links are marked '58' and the bracelet '3, 56,' indicating its production in the third quarter of 1956. The bracelet is in good condition with scratches. 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.