Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 141

IWC - Porsche Design - Titanium - Ocean 500 International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Porsche Design, "Ocean 500," case No. 2527429, Ref. 3503. Made circa 1980. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium and yellow gold wristwatch with date, revolving bezel and an integral titanium link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee and instruction manual. To be sold without reserve

C. Two body, solid, brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, nudged unidirectional revolving gold bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date at 3. Luminous yellow baton hands. M. Cal. 375, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.