Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2019

LOT 43

IWC, REF. 520, FLOWER CLOISONNE DIAL, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 40,000 - 56,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 13,750

A fine, very rare, manual wind, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonne enamel dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand IWC

Reference 520

Year Sold in 1954

Calibre  89

Dimensions 37 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories IWC extract from the archives

Notes

Usually found with gilt or silver dial, this reference 520 is fitted with an enamel flower dial, one of the few cloisonne dial designs offered by IWC. Provenance: Christies May 2009, Lot 293.