Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 33
IWC REF. 3540 ENGINEER PERPETUAL CALENDAR MOON PHASES International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Ingénieur Perpétuel," case No. 2369236, Ref. 3540. Made in the late 1990's. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an integral 18K yellow gold IWC link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee and booklet.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 62,000 - 93,000 / CHF 7,500 - 11,400
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, sapphire crystal. White with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, the week, the months, aperture for the moon phases and the year. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 37582, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |