Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2025

LOT 748

IWC, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5441, PORTUGUESE JUBILEE 1863-1993, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 5,500 - 8,500

HKD 53,000 - 81,000 / USD 6,800 - 10,400 / EUR 6,000 - 9,200

A fine, limited, large, stainless steel, manual wind wristwatch made for the 125th Anniversary of the Portuguese


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand IWC, switzerland

Model Portuguese Jubilee 1863-1993

Reference 5441

Year 1993

Movement No. 2500234

Case No. 2571206

Bracelet leather with a stainless steel IWC buckle

Diameter 42

Caliber 9828, 19 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, warranty and service booklets, instruction booklet

Notes

Made in celebration of the firm’s 150th anniversary, it was logical that they produced a limited edition Jubilee Portuguese replicating the original from the 1940’s. From the oversize 42 mm case, to the dial, the embossed Arabic numerals to the feuille hands, it could only be a huge success. IWC indicates that many of the original owners of the Portuguese back in the 40’s had transparent backs made so they could admire the original movement which is a feature they fitted on the limited edition watch. Made in 250 pieces in platinum, 500 pieces in pink gold and 1000 in steel.

Provenance

Property of a German Gentleman