Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
IWC REF. 3209 AUTOMATIC PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Automatic, No. 2580065, case No. 2480544, Ref. 3209. Made in circa 2000. Very fine and rare, thin, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, platinum wristwatch with date and platinum IWC buckle.
Two-body, polished and brushed, case back with 6 screws, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. Two-tone silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer seconds track, aperture for the date. Blued steel feuille hands. Cal. 889/1, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 33 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism, 21K gold rotor.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |