Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 425
Compass Watch International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Porsche Design - The Compass Watch," Automatic, case No. 2249252, Ref. 3510. Made in 1980, sold March 18, 1981. Fine and very unusual, anti-magnetic, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, black alloywristwatchwith date, double case containing a compass and mirror to determine positions and an IWC link bracelet and deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and instruction booklet.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,100 / CHF 3,500 - 4,700
Sold: USD 3,240
C. Four-body, matte black, push buttons on the lugs at 6 to open the case, inside a mirror and compass to determine positions, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands. M. Cal. 2892, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |