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.


Grading System
Grade:
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