Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 206

"Novecento" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Novecento Automatic Perpetual", No. 228, Ref. 3546. Made in the 1990s. Fine, rectangular, astronomic, selfwinding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with secular perpetual calendar, moon phases and a platinum IWC buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 6 screws,stepped sides, sapphire crystal. D. White with appliedwhite gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of themonth, of the week and the months, apertures for themoon phases and the 2-digit year display. White gold"feuille" hands. M. Cal. 3206.2, gilt brass, 36 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm.