22nd May, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2153
 

2153

A Nickel Plated Military Issue Dashboard/instrument Watch, signed Rolex, circa 1940, (calibre...

A Nickel Plated Military Issue Dashboard/instrument Watch, signed Rolex, circa 1940, (calibre 548) lever movement signed, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, seconds dial, screw back with military broad arrow B and numbered 30482, case sides also numbered 5302, inside back cover with maker's mark RYF & Marchand Ltd, 50mm wide see illustration This watch has been designed with no pendant bow and would have been used as a dashboard or instrument timepiece and clipped into a holder of a device.

Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £200


 

30.03.21 Case with surface scratches, case with minor dents in parts, nickel plating is slightly rubbed in parts, plexi glass with scratches, dial with hairline cracks and small chips in parts, movement is not winding and appears the mainspring is broken, hand setting correctly, movement needs cleaning, rachet and upper crown wheels are stained, movement not working.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 22nd May, 2021

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