Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 61
IWC PORSCHE DESIGN COMPASS WATCH International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Porsche Design - The Compass Watch," Automatic. Made in the early 1990's. Fine and very unusual, anti-magnetic, center seconds, self- winding, water resistant, PVD-coated aluminum wristwatch with date, double case containing a compass and mirror to determine positions and an IWC link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, instruction booklet and 3 spare links.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,500 - 23,500 / CHF 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 3,000
Four body, matte black PVD-coated, pushbuttons to open the case, inside a mirror and removable compass to determine positions, sapphire crystal. Black with 1/4 divisions and luminous baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands. Cal. 2892, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |