111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 258

IWC / Intern. Watch Co.

A very fine Schaffhausen hunting case pocket watch

Sold

estimated
2.5004.000 €
Price realized
4.000 €
specific features
Case
14 K gold, engine-turned, glazed movement.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
1/2 plate movement, club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.256485
Diam.55 mm
Circa1897
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.145 g


This is an IWC pocket watch in excellent condition. The case comes with sharply defined edges and has an exquisite guilloche pattern, presenting a pleasant haptic feel. The premium enamel dial features red minutes and gold spade hands. The gilt movement with compensation balance with gold screws, a blued Breguet spring and screwed chatons is signed "JWC" and fitted with a glass protector.