Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 191
IWC STERLING SILVER NIELLO DRESS WATCH International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 999868, case No. 899868. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, sterling silver pocket watch.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Three-body, solid, polished, knurled case band and bow, the case back with niello-finished back snake skin design, bezel to match the back. Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 37 mm. gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric swan-neck regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |