Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 226

IWC WITH CUSTOM-MADE ENAMEL DIAL PINK GOLD International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, case No. 1640821. Made circa 1960. Fine, center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with a custom-made cloisonne enamel dial.

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, lapidated lugs, snap-on case back. Cloisonne enamel representing a butterfly with applied pink gold arabic and star indexes. Pink gold dauphine hands. Cal. C 89, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-27-01

Very good

Custom-made

HANDS Original

Notes

Case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.