B. HISTORY of the Model: this model sports a sweep seconds ivory style military dial with 24hour inside indexes between 1940s. it was made as the example of the victory at the WWII , and was indeed a popular rolex oyster. with its shockresisting in the dial, and also being such an example, is a great watch. Condition: * watch is not polished. * watch has been tested and working service good condition. * I believe the seconds small hand can be replaced in red and dial looks refinished. CONDITION REPORT: subjective to me as a collector: Watch has minimal scratches in case, dial, crystal, bezel , due to being vintage. nothing to worry about. glass in good condition 9.of 10 Case9,5/10 Bezel 9,5/10 Belt/bracelet slight scratches 9,5/10 mint new bracelet. Dial in good condition 8,5/10 Buckle/buckle slight scratches 9,5/10. C: SPECS TECHNICAL DATA Model: Oyster Royal Observatory,Reference 2784 Date: Circa 1940 Movement: handwind cal 10 1/2 hunter Dial: Matte gilt black fifth seconds ring enclosing polished seconds ring, luminous Arabic numerals 1-12, tilted 24-hour numerals, subsidiary seconds, hands with luminous fill. probably refinished. Case: Brushed and polished tonneau, with signed screw dow back and crown, polished bezel, Strap/Bracelet: Fitted generic Buckle/Clasp: rolex. Signed: Case, dial and movement Size: 29-30mm Please see the photo's. wrist size for photos is 16-17cm. D. SCOPE OF DELIVERY: - Watch. - extra straps. - original rolex steel plated buckle. Please see the photo's. ......................................¬­.......................................¬­.¬............................... *We are watch collectors by heart, and passionate curators *We offer rare , different and singular watches *We take care of the watch, as if it was for us. *1 year warranty. *We ship our watches from Madrid, Spain. .......................................­¬.......................................­¬.¬............................... IMPORTANT INFORMATION: * read description carefully. * Watch is sold according European Union laws and regulations. * warranty to be covered, only if not used with watchwinders or opened the watch. * we cannot cover it if watch has not been worked by us. * we do not recommend watch winders it can magnetize the watch * Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union. - If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply. * Photos are part of description, please watch carefully