DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Rolex, Swiss, World War II era British military, 52mm, nickel OF original Rolex case marked "B 8454" to its rear in addition to British military pheon (broad arrow) marking, "8454" marking to base of band case as-made with no bow or provision for such, white enamel SS impressed dial, SW-SS, lever escapement, 15J, mono-metallic balance with white hairspring, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, cal. 548, military contract s#8454 marked to case rear and to lower portion of case band. An attractive example of this British military Rolex.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, short scratch adjacent upper case screw position, some typical micro-fine scratches elsewhere; dial with light hl from center to 8, some small perimeter hls near 5; excellent-plus hands, small spot of oxide to tip of minute; case shows little wear, few pinpoint nicks, no dents, good rear detail; as-made with no bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1800
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