Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 189
IWC INGENIEUR EARLY MODEL STEEL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Ingenieur," No. 1295756, case No. 1331991, Ref. 666A. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, antimagnetic, self-winding with "Pellaton" system, stainless steel "Staybrite" wristwatch. Accompanied by the original warranty (hand-filled due to a mistake from the retailer)
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 4,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, antimagnetic cap to protect the movement against magnetic fields, screwed-down caseback, flat inclined bezel, concave lugs. Brushed silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 853, 10 ½''', rhodium plated, oeil-deperdrix decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, Pellaton system winding.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |