Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2015
LOT 229
IWC REF. 3231 AQUATIMER PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Aquatimer Automatic, case No. 3393557, limited No. 091 / 500, Ref. 3231. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2008 to commemorate the 140th anniversary of IWC. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, large and heavy platinum diver's wristwatch with date and platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, blank guarantee card, metal display and instruction booklet.
CHF 9,000 - 13,000
HKD 72,000 - 104,000 / USD 9,300 - 13,500
Sold: CHF 11,875
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.
| 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 |