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 case is in good condition with signs of wear throughout – small nicks and scratches. The case has been lightly polished and the engraving to the case back is quite faint. The crown is correct and has been lightly polished. The bezel is correct with light signs of wear. The dial and hands are in good, honest condition with signs of age and appear to be original. The dial has developed an even patina throughout. The lume plots have darkened and the plot at 6 o’clock is mostly deteriorated. The lume in the hands has aged and the hands have a patina. The chronograph hand has darkened. The chronograph 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.