105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 153

International Watch Co.
Portugieser Jubilee

A rare, elegant wristwatch, produced in a limited series of 1000 pieces in steel to commemorate the 125th anniversary of International Watch Co. in 1993 - with original box and guarantee card

Sold

estimated
13.00018.000 €
Price realized
16.300 €
specific features
Case
Steel, glazed push back, IWC buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.2571102
Ref.5441-002
Cal.9828
Diam.42 mm
Circa1993
Ctry.Switzerland
Lim.550/1000
Wt.200 g


On occasion of their 125-year anniversary in 1993, IWC launched a limited edition of the Portuguese watch, which was inspired by the original dating from the 1940s. The series produced 250 platinum pieces, 500 in pink gold and 1,000 steel watches; it came in an oversize 42 mm case and featured applied Arabic gold numerals and gold leaf hands. The exquisite movement was decorated with beautiful Geneva stripe décor and catches the viewer’s eye through the transparent case back.