109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 185

IWC / Intern. Watch Co.
Portugieser Jubilee

A rare, elegant neo-vintage wristwatch, produced in a limited series of 500 pieces in 18 K pink gold to commemorate the 125th anniversary of International Watch Co. in 1993 - with original box, operating instructions, booklets and guarantee card

estimated
12.00015.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K pink gold, glazed push back, IWC 18 K pink gold buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.2571313
Ref.5441-003
Cal.9828
Diam.42 mm
Circa1993
Ctry.Switzerland
Lim.219/500


On occasion of their 125-year anniversary in 1993, IWC launched a limited edition of the Portugieser 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.