34 - TUDOR: REF. 709, STAINLESS STEEL A vintage manual-wind wristwatch with Arabic numeral dial and subsidiary seconds.

TUDOR: REF. 709, STAINLESS STEEL A vintage manual-wind wristwatch with Arabic numeral dial and subsidiary seconds. Year: Circa late 1950s Dial: Silvered dial with stylised Arabic numerals, outer minute track, blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, signed TUDOR beneath shield emblem. Calibre: Tudor manual-wind movement, 15 jewels, signed. Case: stainless steel with snap-on back, signed Tudor Genève Switzerland, reference 709, numbered 680784. Diameter: Approx. 33 mm Gross Weight: Approx. 33 g Bracelet/Strap: Later brown leather strap with gold-plated pin buckle, adjustable. Signature: Dial, movement and case. Condition Report: Overall grade: Fair. Case: Extensive surface wear, scratches and losses to the chrome plating, particularly around the lugs and case edges. Oxidation and verdigris visible around the case perimeter and beneath the case back. Dial: Significant age-related patination, spotting, staining, scratches and surface deterioration throughout. Printing remains legible. Glass: Heavy surface scratches and wear consistent with age and use. Movement: Running at the time of cataloguing; not tested for timekeeping. Movement shows age-related wear and marks. Bracelet/Strap: Later brown leather strap with signs of wear. Later gold-plated pin buckle. Crown: Later or unsigned crown with surface wear. Running at the time of cataloguing. Overhaul recommended at buyer’s expense. We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such, timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. All lots are sold as is, without any representation or warranty as to their condition or function. Condition Reports are provided for guidance only and may not refer to all imperfections, restorations, or replacements. Prospective buyers are responsible for ensuring they are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot before bidding. Although Adam’s endeavours to note any replacement parts in our Condition Reports, we cannot confirm that each component is original, or that any replacements are made using original manufacturer parts.