Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 820
IWC, MARK IX, "SPECIAL WATCH FOR PILOTS" IWC (International Watch Co.), Schaffhausen, "Mark IX", movement No. 945760, case No. 987932. Made circa 1935 Fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel staybrite aviator's wristwatch with inner revolving bezel.
CHF 16,000 - 22,000
HKD 100,000 - 180,000 / USD 13,000 - 23,500
Sold: CHF 20,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, revolving bezel with large triangle indicator, snap-on protective dust cap and case back. Black with white painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Luminous skeleton hands. Cal. 83, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |