Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, Silver and Watches

Rolex. A gold wristwatch with tear drop lugs, circa 1940.
Movement: manual winding, 15 jewels.
Dial: silvered, applied Roman and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds.
Case: 18ct gold, snap-on back.
Signed: dial and movement.
Dimensions: diameter 33mm.
£1,000-£1,500

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: refinished, hands tarnished.
Case: unsigned, owl gold stamp to the back. Scratches to the glass.
Gross weight: 30.2gm.
According to a PMI test on an XRF Analyzer, the metal is testing as 18ct gold.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.