A mid 20th century Rolex ref. 3116 Viceroy wrist watch
Rolex, Geneva, a mid 20th century ref. 3116 "Viceroy" wrist watch, 17 jewels, manual winding, 7 adjustments rhodium plated movement marked "Chronometer", and with lever escapement, Super Balance, and transparent endstones to the balance and escape wheel, in a 14 karat yellow gold Oyster case with owners name engraved on back, luminous arabic numeral silver dial with luminous dauphine hands, serial #46779, 29mm x 38mm, 35.3g TW
Condition Report: CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Case wrench scratches on underside of case; Back with fine scratches and minor dings; Back with minor marring to knurl; Underside of one lug with minor spring bar tool scratches; Acrylic crystal with very fine scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Restored. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches and pin pricks; Marring at case and set lever screws; Scratch at case screw near ratchet wheel; Faint spotting; Spot of oxide on crown wheel core. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa 1940
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Rolex, Geneva, a mid 20th century ref. 3116 "Viceroy" wrist watch, 17 jewels, manual winding, 7 adjustments rhodium plated movement marked "Chronometer", and with lever escapement, Super Balance, and transparent endstones to the balance and escape wheel, in a 14 karat yellow gold Oyster case with owners name engraved on back, luminous arabic numeral silver dial with luminous dauphine hands, serial #46779, 29mm x 38mm, 35.3g TW
Condition Report: CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Case wrench scratches on underside of case; Back with fine scratches and minor dings; Back with minor marring to knurl; Underside of one lug with minor spring bar tool scratches; Acrylic crystal with very fine scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Restored. HANDS: Replaced. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches and pin pricks; Marring at case and set lever screws; Scratch at case screw near ratchet wheel; Faint spotting; Spot of oxide on crown wheel core. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa 1940