Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 15, 2015
LOT 270
IWC PORTUGUESE F.A. JONES NO. 433/500 PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese F.A. Jones," No. 433/500, case No. 3130314, Ref. 5442. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in honor of IWC's founder in 2005. Fine, large, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with a platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by IWC box, warranty card, instruction manuel and booklet
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
HKD 92,000 - 109,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs and bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. White with painted black Arabic numerals, F.A. Jones signature imprint, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold Breguet hands. Cal. 98290 Jones, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, oeil-de-perdrix and a special IWC decorations, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |