Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 71
IWC REF. 5442 PORTUGUESE F.A. JONES PINK GOLD International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese F.A. Jones," No. 263/1000, case No. 3070022, Ref. 5442. Made in 2005 in a limited edition of 1000 pieces in honor of F. A. Jones, founder of IWC. Fine, large, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold IWC deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original IWC box, warranty card, instruction booklet and a copy of F. A. Jones, "The Man Who Created a Legend."
USD 7,000 - 10,000
HKD 54,000 - 78,000 / CHF 7,000 - 10,000
Sold: USD 10,625
Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs and bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. White with painted gold Arabic numerals, F.A. Jones signature imprint, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold Breguet hands. Cal. 98290 Jones, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, oeil-de-perdrix and a special IWC decoration, 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 |