Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 520
IWC, MARK XI, BRITISH MILITARY ISSUE International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, ?Mark XI.? Made in 1951. Fine and rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator?s wristwatch.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,700 - 4,800 / EUR 2,100 - 3,700
Sold: CHF 5,250
C. Two-body, brushed, soft iron core to provide an antimagnetic shield, concave lugs, screwed-down caseback engraved with ?Broad Arrow? and marked ?6B/346, 1582/51.? D. Black with white painted Arabic numerals and tritium coated geometrical markers, ?Broad Arrow? and ?T.? Tritium coated steel bâton hands. M. Cal. 89, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating fl at balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01-06 |
Very good HANDS Original HANDS Partially replaced |