Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 531
IWC REF. 431 B-UHR GERMAN AIR FORCE
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 17,500
Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center seconds, anti-magnetic, anti-corrosion stainless steel military pilot’s wristwatch with indirect seconds.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand IWC
Model Military German Air Force
Reference 431
Year Circa 1940
Movement No. 1014654
Case No. 1033994
Caliber 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism.
Dimensions 55 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Certificate of origin