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 is in good condition with signs of wear, commensurate with its age. The case has been lightly polished and has developed a light patina. The back of the lugs have some light scratches and the hallmark is visible to the back of the lug at 1 o'clock. The case back is in good condition with signs of wear, commensurate with its age. The inside case back is stamped '6085' and has watchmaker's marks. The dial and hands are in good condition with signs of age and appear to be original. The dial has developed a patina around its outer edge, around the hour markers and coronet, and around the base of the hands. It appears that the lume plots at 1,2, 4,5,7,8,10, and 11 o'clock were removed at some point. The 8 and 10 o'clock plots have some of the lume plot still there. The lume in the hour plots at 3, 6, and 9 has darkened with age and has some black spotting on it. The lume in the hands has completely darkened. The dial reads at a level on the Geiger counter indicating the lume is original. The hour markers and hands have developed a light patina. 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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