Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 73
IWC REF. 5002 BIG PILOT PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Die Grosse Fliegeruhr, Automatic," No. 155/500, case No. 2944455, Ref. 5002. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces starting in 2002. Fine and rare, oversized, heavy, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum aviator's wristwatch with 7-day power reserve, date and a platinum IWC deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate and instruction manual.
USD 20,000 - 30,000
HKD 155,000 - 233,000 / CHF 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: USD 20,625
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, screw-down case back and crown, domed sapphire crystal. Navy blue with luminous Arabic numerals and luminous white gold baton indexes, aperture for the date at 6, power-reserve indication at 3, outer minute track. Luminous white gold lozenge hands. Cal. 5011, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 44 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, bidirectional rotor engraved "IWC - Probus Scafusia - Seven (7) Days Power- Reserve," hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |