Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 515
IWC, SWITZERLAND, MARK XI, "EXCHANGED CASEBACK", STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 19,000 - 38,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,900 / EUR 2,200 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 2,750
A fine, attractive, stainless steel, manual wind waterproof military wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-28 |
Good Slightly scratched Replacements |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-11-01 |
Good Slightly worn HANDS Original |
Brand IWC, switzerland
Model Mark XI
Year circa 1950's
Movement No. 1251941
Case No. L27949/ 545796
Diameter 36
Caliber 89, 17 jewels
Signature dial and movement
Notes
Like most of these military issued tool watches, casebacks were often exchanged when required. This example appears to have a military issued Record caseback also issued to the British forces.
Provenance
Property of a British Gentleman