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Geneva, Jan 03, 2022

LOT 139

International Watch Co.
Ref. E-397, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour recorders, date, day; “Porsche Design”; titanium

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“The World’s First Titanium Chronograph”

CHF 1,200 - 2,400

EUR 1,160 - 2,320 / USD 1,310 - 2,620 / HKD 10,200 - 20,400

Sold: CHF 1,625

Titanium, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant, screwed case-back, black bezel ring under the glass, dark grey colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and five horological complications:
· Chronograph (activated by the two push-pieces housed in the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 300 units per hour
· 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
· 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
· Date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
· Month of the year (aperture at 3 o’clock; indications given in German)


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand International Watch Co., Schaffhausen / Schaffhouse

Model “Porsche Design”

Reference E-397

Year circa 1980-1990

Case No. 1 279 044

Material titanium

Bracelet integrated stainless steel IWC-PD link bracelet with deployant clasp

Diameter 42.3 mm.

Dimensions Length 165 mm. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box (fair condition), instruction booklet

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.

Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.