Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 194
IWC REF. 3231 AQUATIMER PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Aquatimer Automatic, No, 3034004, case No. 3393551, limited No. 082 / 500, Ref. 3231. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2008 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of IWC. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, large and heavy platinum diver's wristwatch with date and platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee card, metal display and instruction booklet.
HKD 86,000 - 100,000
USD 11,000 - 13,000 / CHF 9,500 - 11,500
Sold: HKD 112,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screw down case back and crown, the crown at 4 rotates the graduated unidirectional inner bezel with 15-minute indicator, sapphire crystal White with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer seconds/minute divisions. Luminous baton hands. Cal. C. 30110, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |