Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 215
International Watc h & Co. International Watch & Co., (IWC), Schaffhausen, ?Automatic?, movement No. 1696059, case No. 1700671, Ref. 603. Made in the 1960s. Very fine, self-winding (Pellaton system), center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold IWC ?a mailles Milanaise? bracelet with a rare ?flip in? clasp.
USD 2,000 - 3,500
CHF 2,000 - 3,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: USD 3,250
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, straight lugs, snap-on case back. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer dot minute divisions, aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 8531, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |