Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 173
IWC REF. 3548 COUSTEAU AQUATIMER STEEL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Aquatimer Automatic- Cousteau Divers, No. 708 / 1953, case No. 3058789, Ref. 3548. Made in a limited edition of 1953 pieces in 2004 to commemorate Cousteau's first Red Sea expedition. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date, rubber strap and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, tool, guarantee and instruction manual.
HKD 24,000 - 32,000
USD 3,100 - 4,100 / CHF 2,800 - 3,800
Sold: HKD 45,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, the crown at 4 rotates the graduated unidirectional inner bezel with 15-minute orange indicator, back engraved with Alcyone insignia, sapphire crystal Midnight blue with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer seconds/minute divisions. Luminous white hour and orange minute baton hands, orange-tipped seconds hand 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 |