Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014

LOT 175

IWC REF. 3231 AQUATIMER PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Aquatimer Automatic, No. 013 / 500, case No. 3360086, Ref. 3231. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces circa 2008. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, large and heavy platinum diver's wristwatch with date and platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by the original IWC fitted box, guarantee card and instruction booklet.

HKD 85,000 - 130,000

USD 11,000 - 17,000 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 100,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screw down case back and crown, the crown at 4 rotates the graduated unidirectional inner bezel with 15-minute indicator, sapphire crystal White with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer seconds/minute divisions. Luminous baton hands. Cal. C. 30110, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 44 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm.