Geneva, May 12, 2024

LOT 429

IWC, SWITZERLAND, REF. 666A, INGENIEUR, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 4,000 - 7,000

HKD 34,700 - 61,000 / USD 4,500 - 7,800 / EUR 4,100 - 7,200

Sold: CHF 7,500

A very fine and rare, as new, 18k yellow gold, self winding anti-magnetic wristwatch


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand IWC, Switzerland

Model Ingenieur

Reference 666A

Year Circa 1960's

Movement No. 1681241

Case No. 1356420

Bracelet leather with a later gold plated IWC buckle

Diameter 36

Caliber 853, 21 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

The watch has been preserved in excellent overall condition with 2 hallmarks still present on a very thick case and a mint dial. 18k yellow gold Ingenieurs were made in much smaller numbers than their steel counterparts and are now sought after.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector