Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 243
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, circa 1942. Fine, water resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.
CHF 2,000 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. polished, satined, the initials W.W.W. stamped on the outer and inner back. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 14-35 |
Damaged To be restored |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 8-51 |
Slightly scratched Partially reprinted |
Notes
MC supplied several different models of military wristwatches such
as the model above; among them, the model "Mark XI" in 1951 (the
watch has been supplied to the Luftwaffe by IWC from 1948 to the
present), as well as many others.