Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Aug 25, 2012
LOT 179
IWC, REF. 5410, CABRIOLET POCKET WATCH, LIMITED EDITION International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 051/250, Ref. 5410. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in the 1980s. Very fine and rare, heavy 18K yellow gold cabriolet pocket watch. Accompanied by a 18K yellow gold and hard stone set key.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,200 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 47,500
C. Seven body, "bassine et fi lets", solid, polished, stepped bezel and back, the inner case rotating to either conceal or expose the dial as required, release button in the pendant. Gold hinged cuvette, underneath an extra cover with 2 apertures for winding/setting. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black and gold Breguet hands. M. C.9725, hand engraved, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |