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.


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