Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 167

Compass Watch International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Porsche Design - The Compass Watch," Automatic, case No. 2248990, Ref. 3510. Made in 1980. Fine and very unusual, anti-magnetic, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, black alloy wristwatch with date, double case containing a compass and mirror to determine positions and an IWC link bracelet with deployant clasp.

USD 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 1,900 / CHF 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 1,920

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 crystals. 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, selfcompensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original