BLANCPAIN - a gentleman's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

BLANCPAIN - a gentleman's Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe wrist watch. Rhodium plated brass case with calibrated bezel and stainless steel case back. Numbered 16675. Signed automatic calibre R.108. Black dial with arrowhead hour markers, quarterly Arabic numerals. Fitted to an unsigned khaki nylon 'NATO' style strap with base metal pin buckle. 35mm.
Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning.
Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Dial appears to have been repainted.
Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing. Hands appear to have been repainted.
Glass has scratches and marks.
Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints. Rotating bezel rotates. Replacement bezel seems to rotate freely and will require attention.
Crown has noticeable scratches and dinting.
Strap shows wear with visible marks, creasing and discolouration. Edge of strap is worn and slightly frayed.
Buckle shows wear to the plating as well as marks and scratches.

This lot comes with a service box with light general wear but no papers.

Comes with analysis report from Blancpain.Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.

Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.

Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.

If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk