104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 409
International Watch Co.
A collection of 6 vintage wristwatches
An elegant wristwatch
An elegant wristwatch
Sold
estimated
2.500—5.000 €
Price realized
3.800 €
specific features
Case
Steel, push back, IWC buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1382909
Cal.852
Diam.35 mm
Circa1954
Ctry.Swiss
The timepiece fitted with automatic calibre 852 – which was also used for the legendary IWC "Ingenieur" – was considered an exciting novelty when it was launched and usually regarded the most robust watch ever. The company strategy intended to keep the wristwatch always state-of-the-art.