Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 121
IWC BRITISH MILITARY ISSUE STEEL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Mark XI". Made in the 1950's. Fine and rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 23,000 - 39,000 / CHF 2,900 - 4,800
Sold: USD 6,875
Two-body, brushed, concave lugs, soft iron core to provide an antimagnetic shield, screwed-down case back engraved with "Broad Arrow" and marked "6B/346, 865/50." Black with white painted Arabic numerals and luminous coated geometrical markers, "Broad Arrow" and "T." Luminous steel bâton hands. 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01-08 |
Good HANDS Original HANDS Repaired |