Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
IWC INGENIEUR, DOUBLE SWISS, STEEL International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Ingenieur," No. 1494712, case No. 1469038, Ref. 666A. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, antimagnetic, self-winding with "Pellaton" system, stainless steel "Staybrite" wristwatch.
Three-body, polished and brushed, antimagnetic cap to protect the movement against magnetic fields, screwed-down caseback, flat inclined bezel, concave lugs. Brushed silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 852, 10 1/2```, rhodium plated, oeil-deperdrix decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, Pellaton system winding.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |