Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 535
IWC, MARK IX, ?SPECIAL WATCH FOR PILOTS? International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, ?Mark IX?, movement No. 1010248, case No. 983872. Made circa 1936. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator?s wristwatch with inner revolving bezel with a later IWC steel buckle.
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
USD 16,000 - 27,000 / EUR 12,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 32,500
C. Three-body, brushed, concave lugs, revolving bezel with large triangle indicator, snap-on caseback. D. Black with white painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 83, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 37 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |