Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015

LOT 174

IWC REF. 5442 PORTUGUESE F.A. JONES PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese F.A. Jones," No. 148/500, case No. 3070591, Ref. 5442. Made in 2005 in a limited edition of 500 pieces in honor of F. A. Jones, founder of IWC. Fine, large, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with a platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by the original IWC box, warranty card and instruction booklet.

HKD 78,000 - 116,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000 / CHF 9,400 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 87,500

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 decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator, hack mechanism.


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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

Notes

Dial and movement signed, case numbered. DIAM. 43 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm.