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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
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 movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and the date advances when the hands pass midnight. A service is however recommended given the age of the watch. The dial is very nice, clean and original. It aged with sparse and very minor oxidation marks throughout. The luminous material is fully original, and aged to a strong dark tonality. The luminous materials of the hands has flaked off. The case is in good condition, with moderate signs of polishing and wear. The numbers engraved between the lugs present and well readable. The case back in equal condition, with minor wear to the milling. The case back is stamped 6609 to the inside.
The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.