Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 221
INTERNATIONAL WATCH & CO, MARK IX, PILOT WRISTWATCH, STEEL
CHF 5,000 - 8,000
HKD 40,000 - 64,000 / USD 5,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
Fine and very rare, stainless steel, manual-winding aviator’s wristwatch, inner revolving bezel, black dial with large radium Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-9 |
Very good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-10-55-01-05 |
Good Slightly oxidized Patinated Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |
Brand IWC
Model Mark IX
Year Sold on August 18th 1937
Movement No. 987932
Bracelet NATO strap
Caliber 83, 12”, no. 945760
Dimensions 37 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Original box, Extract from the Archives and infor- mation sheet copy
Notes
The IWC Mark IX, known as the special Pilot’s watch, was the first of the specially made watches for military use. Equipped with the caliber 83 that was shock resistant and tested to extreme temperature variations as needed in the aircraft cockpits of the time. Large radium numerals, an inner revolving bezel and a large 37mm.case for the time are the perfect combination to make this a collectible watch even today. This present example was sold on August 18th, 1937 and is accompanied with its original box and its Extract from the Archives.