Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 15, 2015

LOT 131

IWC INGENIEUR REF. 9701 "CREST OF OMAN WITH CROWN" SL QUARTZ YELLOW GOLD International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Ingénieur SL Quartz," case No. 2280427, Ref. 9701. Made circa 1985. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold, center seconds, water-resistant, quartz wristwatch with date and an integral 18K yellow gold IWC link bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by 2 extra links.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 78,000 - 116,000 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 12,500

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. Textured black with imprinted red crest of Oman, applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes, outer minutes/ seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. With quartz standardization.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.plus 2 links.