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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 case shows signs of wear throughout, has patina, and has been lightly polished. The patina is particularly strong on the underside case edge at 9 o’clock. The inside case back has watchmaker’s marks. The dial is a service dial and the hour markers have a light patina. The hands are in good condition with a light patina. The movement is not in working order at the time of cataloguing. A full service is required to fix this.