Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 401
International Watch Company – IWC
Ref. 3878-08, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour counters, date; “Spitfire Chronograph, Collectors forum”; limited edition of 250 examples; stainless steel
Ref. 3878-08, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour counters, date; “Spitfire Chronograph, Collectors forum”; limited edition of 250 examples; stainless steel
EUR 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,600 - 6,000 / HKD 27,700 - 46,200
Sold: EUR 4,680
Stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black colour dial with applied suspended luminescent Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 and three horological complications:
• 1/8 chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band)
• Dragging 60-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• 1/8 chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band)
• Dragging 60-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1-8 |
As new Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand International Watch Co., IWC, Schaffhausen / Schaffhouse
Model Spitfire Chronograph, Collectors forum”; limited edition of 250 examples, No. 183 / 250
Reference 3878-08
Year circa 2015
Case No. 5 227 181
Bracelet brown leather bracelet; stainless steel IWC deployant clasp
Caliber 89365
Dimensions 53.2 x 43.1 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories international guarantee, instruction booklets
Notes
The original Certificate mentioned that this watch was retailed by IWC Boutique, London (Great Britain), and sold on January 13, 2015.