ROLEX, REF. 6718 STAINLESS STEEL 'OYSTER PERPETUAL' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1973

24.00 mm case diameter, black dial, applied steel baton numerals, center sweep seconds hand, date aperture at 3 o'clock with magnifier in crystal, self-winding movement, brushed steel flexible link bracelet, adjustable deployant clasp with Rolex logo. 6-6 1/2 inches inner circumference.
Serial number: 3269797.
Clasp stamp; ROLEX STAINLESS STEEL JB MADE IN U.S.A.

Property from the Collection of Judy Anne Johnson

Measurements: The watch is adjustable and its inner circumference measures approximately 6 to 6 1/2 inches.

Overall Condition: There is a little loss of the luminous dots on the dial and moderate scratching to the metal. The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.

Please note that Hindman does not warranty the watch at the time of the auction or after its purchase. Potential buyers should be advised that though the watch may be running at the time of cataloging, it may stop running before the auction and servicing is recommended for all timepieces. The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.

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Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

Katie Guilbault, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Guilbault is a Graduate Gemologist and has traveled the country evaluating important jewelry collections including antique, period and contemporary pieces. She first joined the firm in 2003, where she became the Director of Jewelry & Watches and Director of Consignments. In 2007, Katie joined Trabert & Hoeffer as an appraiser and sales associate. Following her time at Trabert & Hoeffer, Katie launched a jewelry consulting business, providing fine jewelry appraisal and custom design services. She returned to Freeman's in 2017 as a Senior Specialist of Jewelry & Watches. Katie brings a wealth of valuation experience to Southern California, as she establishes Freeman's expanded presence on the West Coast.

Ruth Thuston, GG

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

ruththuston@freemansauction.com 312.447.3268

Ms. Thuston brings to Freeman's over 20 years’ experience in antique, period and estate jewelry having facilitated the selling process for thousands of clients. Her career includes opening the Chicago jewelry department at Heritage Auctions and directing the Chicago office of CIRCA for twelve years. Earlier in her career she sold jewelry and watches for two of Chicago’s leading jewelers, CD Peacock and Sidney Garber. She is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and has a Bachelor of Arts in music from Albion College. Ms. Thuston has received national and chapter awards for her work with the Women’s Jewelry Association and is an executive board member of the Chicago History Museum Costume Council, a candidate member of the National Association of Jewelry appraisers (NAJA), a voting member of the Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) and member of The American Society of Jewelry Historians.

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ROLEX, REF. 6718 STAINLESS STEEL 'OYSTER PERPETUAL' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1973

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