Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 62
IWC AUTOMATIC STEEL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 1578056, case No.1597406. Made circa 1962. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,000 - 1,200
Sold: USD 2,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, snap-on case back, inclined bezel, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes, outer dot minute divisions. Steel baton hands. M. Cal. C. 853, rhodium plated, fausses cotes and oeil-deperdrix decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 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 |