Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Oct 08, 2016
LOT 66
IWC REF. 5442 PORTUGUESE F.A. JONES PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese F.A. Jones," No. 040 / 500, case No. 3070480, 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 a fitted box, warranty card and instruction booklet.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 78,000 - 116,000 / CHF 10,000 - 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 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 |