Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 94
IWC DRESS WATCH, YELLOW GOLD International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, movement No. 856823, case No. 878159. Made in the 1930's. Very fine, thin, 18K yellow gold keyless dress pocket watch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: USD 2,250
C. Four-body, solid, engine-turned reverse in pin-stripe pattern with off-set blank rectangular cartouche, decorated fl at band, hinged gold cuvette. D. Silvered with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track divided by 5 minute numerals subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulation. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |