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 and has been lightly polished. The top of the lug at 5 o'clock has a small nick. The numbers are visible between the lugs. The back of the lugs have scratches and on the back of the 11 o'clock lug are hand-etched numbers. The case back is in good condition and has been lightly polished. The inside of the case back is stamped '6150' and '2.53' indicating its production in the second quarter of 1953. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The crown is correct. The dial and hands are in good condition. The dial appears to have been cleaned. There is some light yellowing around the hour markers and a faint shadow around the 12 o'clock hour marker. The luminous material at the hour markers has darkened to a brown-ish color and matches that of the hands. The hour markers have developed a light patina. The hands have developed a light patina. The end links are marked '558B' and the bracelet '7836.' The clasp code indicates that the bracelet is later. The bracelet is in good condition. 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.