Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 390
IWC, REF. 5251, PORTOFINO MOONPHASE, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 17,500
Fine and large, 18k yellow gold, manual-winding wristwatch with enamel dial, moon phases and small seconds at 9.
| 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
Model Portofino Moonphase
Reference 5251
Year Circa 1980
Movement No. 2500972
Case No. 2481720
Bracelet 18k yellow gold IWC buckle
Caliber 9521
Dimensions 46 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
Started around 1981, the IWC Portofino with moon phases was produced in low numbers and exact production quantities remain unknown (some scholars think about 350 pieces). Based on a large pocket watch movement the caliber 9521 exhibiting the high quality finish of early IWC pocket watches, this 46 mm dress watch is already a classic for IWC collectors and rarely appears at auction.