Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 96

IWC REF. 5445 PORTUGIESER PLATINUM International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portugieser Handaufzug," No. 246/500, No. 3030609, case No. 3362060, REF. 5445. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces, sold in December 2008. Fine, large, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with a platinum IWC buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, warranty card and instruction booklet.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. Black with applied white gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. Cal. 98295, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, oeil de perdrix and fausses cotes decorations, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 44 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.