111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 264

IWC / Intern. Watch Co.
Limited Calendar

A limited edition Schaffhausen pocket watch in near mint condition, with full calendar and moon phase

Sold

estimated
7.50010.000 €
Price realized
10.400 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, glazed movement.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Bridge movement, elaborately engraved, club-tooth lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance.
Case no.2183709
Ref.5500
Cal.9721
Diam.56 mm
Circa1977
Ctry.Switzerland
Lim.41/100
Wt.169 g


Only 100 pieces of this striking and highly complicated pocket watch in a heavy 18 K gold case were ever produced. The lavishly florally engraved bridge movement caliber 9721 is fitted with a Glucydur screw balance with index spring fine adjusting system and shock protection and has an adjustable full calendar.