拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The watch is in good condition with normal signs of wear throughout. The case is strong and has been only lightly polished. The numbers are crisp between the lugs. The hallmarks are crisp to the backs of the lugs and the backs of the lugs have scratches from the spring bars. The inside case back has watchmaker’s marks. The dial and hands are in excellent condition with some signs of age and appear to be original. The lume in the hands and at the hour markers has darkened with age and matches. The hands have developed patina and the seconds hand has especially strong patina. The lume in the hour hand and GMT-hand have small cracks in them. The bracelet has stretch, has signs of wear, and has been heavily polished – including the clasp. The crown is tight and a service is required. The quick-set date is working at the time of cataloguing. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.