Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 01, 2024

LOT 100

IWC, REF. 228, PORTUGUESE, STAINLESS STEEL

HKD 100,000 - 180,000

EUR 11,900 - 21,400 / CHF 11,600 - 20,900 / USD 12,800 - 23,100

Sold: HKD 125,000

A very fine and early, rare, oversize, manual wind stainless steel wristwatch.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand IWC

Model Portuguese

Reference 228

Year sold in Sept 1944

Movement No. 955038

Case No. 1102826

Bracelet leather with a later stainless steel IWC buckle

Diameter 42mm.

Caliber 98

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories copy of Extract from the Archives