Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 139
IWC
Ref. 3767-06, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour recorders, date, day; “Aquatimer Chronograph” “A Tribute to J.Y. Cousteau, 1910-2010”; stainless steel
HKD 18,000 - 30,000
CHF 2,200 - 3,700 / USD 2,300 - 3,900
Stainless steel, self-winding, round-shaped, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, screwed crown, 60-minute graduated unidirectional revolving bezel with black and grey insert for the decompression times, dark grey colour dial with radial indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9, marine-blue recorders, and five horological complications:
• 1/8 chronograph (activated by the two round push-pieces located on the case-band)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• Day of the week (aperture at 3 o’clock; indications given in English)
• Day of the week (aperture at 3 o’clock; indications given in English)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand IWC, Schaffhausen / Schaffhouse
Model Aquatimer Chronograph, A Tribute to J.Y. Cousteau, 1910-2010
Reference 3767-06
Year circa 2010
Case No. 3 662 025
Bracelet black rubber IWC bracelet, stainless steel IWC buckle
Caliber 79320
Dimensions Ø 45.5 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, guarantee, instruction booklet
Notes
IWC, “Aquatimer Chronograph” “A Tribute to J.Y. Cousteau, 1910-2010”
Special edition made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth (June 11) of the famous French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997).
IWC, a long-time partner of the Cousteau Society, is dedicating a fifth special edition to the “Commandant” on the occasion of this anniversary. No other explorer of the 20th century has made such a breakthrough in underwater research and left such a legendary mark on it. He was immediately recognizable by his red woollen cap at the helm of his famous ship, the “Calypso”.