Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Oct 08, 2016
LOT 184
IWC REF. 5443 PORTUGUESE SPECIAL EDITION FOR WEMPE PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese Regulator , Chronometerwerke," No. 11 / 25, movement No. 2666965, case No. 3103634, Ref. 5443. Made in a limited edition of 25 pieces in platinum circa 2005. Fine and very rare, large, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with black regulator dial and a platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, warranty and booklets.
USD 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 93,000 - 140,000 / CHF 12,000 - 18,000
Sold: USD 16,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, concave lugs, band engraved "11 / 25", transparent back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. Black with small hour chapter with black painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. Cal. 98240, oeil-de-perdrix and wavy-line decoration, 22 jewels, some in gold chatons, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, large index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |