Rolex. A 14K gold automatic bubble back wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 3131, Circa 1947

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Rolex. A 14K gold automatic bubble back wristwatch
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Reference: 3131
Date: Circa 1947
Movement: Jewelled automatic
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt dart hour markers with Arabic numeral quarters, outer gilt dot minute divisions, gilt leaf hands, blued steel centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, No.551218
Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Lacking
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 32mm
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y
Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.
Condition Report: Movement: Runs when powered, winding crown is a bit 'crunchy' when the crown is unwound
Dial: Refinished, light marks and scratches in places, more prominent scratches below signature
Hands: Light surface scratches visible under a loupe
Glass: Surface scratches throughout
Case: Repolished at some point, surface scratches throughout
Strap/Bracelet: Used but wearable, would benefit overall from being replaced
Buckle/Clasp: Lacking

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Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the UK. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms.

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