Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 60

IWC, REF. IW5441, PORTUGUESE JUBILEE 1868-1993, No. 596/1000, STEEL

CHF 7,000 - 12,000

EUR 7,200 - 12,300 / USD 7,900 - 13,600 / HKD 62,000 - 108,000

Sold: CHF 8,750

A fine, limited to 1000 pieces, manual wind, stainless steel wristwatch


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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

Brand IWC, Switzerland

Model Portuguese Jubilee

Reference IW5441

Year circa 1993

Case No. 2571117

Bracelet stainless steel IWC buckle

Diameter 42 mm.

Caliber 9828, 19 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Made in celebration of the firm’s 150th anniversary, it was logical that they produced a limited edition Jubilee Portuguese replicating the original from the 1940’s. From the oversize 42 mm case, to the dial, the embossed Arabic numerals to the feuille hands, it could only be a huge success. IWC indicates that many of the original owners of the Portuguese back in the 40’s had transparent backs made so they could admire the original movement which is a feature they fitted on the limited edition watch. Made in 250 pieces in platinum, 500 pieces in pink gold and 1000 in steel.

Provenance

Property of a German collector