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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 227

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Mark XI, No. 1631637, made in 1962. Fine, center second, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

C. two body, polished, satine, stepped bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton " tritium-coated hands. M. 12"' cal. 89, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4-6

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Slightly oxidized

Dial: 4-6-21-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Period

HANDS Original

Notes

Among the aviator's most favourite wristwatch, this example was used by the RAF during W\VII, as well as by the German Luftwaffe. The English "Broad Arrow" is painted on the dial, under the 12. This watch is still in production today.