Lot 52: Rotary Aquaspeed Chronospeed Black Ion-Plated Chronograph Wristwatch
A gentleman’s Rotary Aquaspeed Chronospeed chronograph wristwatch, quantity 1. The timepiece features a black ion-plated stainless steel case with a matching multi-link metal bracelet and a folding clasp. The black dial is configured with three silver-toned sub-dials providing a 24-hour indicator, running seconds, and chronograph minutes. It includes luminous Arabic numerals, a red chronograph sweep second hand, and a date aperture positioned at 4:30. An internal slide rule scale is present on the outer flange, operated by a bi-directional rotating bezel. The dial bears the winged Rotary logo and is marked CHRONOGRAPH and WATERPROOF, with the inscription Est. Switzerland 1895 at the base. The watch contains a quartz movement which is noted as used and ticking.
Case size: 42mm.
Condition report:
The watch is in poor cosmetic condition. There is extensive damage to the mineral crystal, which is severely cracked and shattered from the 1 o\'clock to the 5 o\'clock positions. The black plating on the case and bracelet shows significant wear, with numerous surface scratches, scuffs, and accumulated dirt. While the movement is reported as ticking, the full functionality and timekeeping accuracy are untested. Sold as seen for repair or parts.
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