111st Auction

2024/11/16

Lot 266

IWC / Intern. Watch Co.
Squelette

A rare, thin, skeletonised Schaffhausen pocket watch

Sold

estimated
3.5006.000 €
Price realized
5.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, glazed on both sides.
Dial
Skeletonised, hand-engraved.
Movement
Bridge movement, lavishly hand-engraved, club-tooth lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance.
Case no.2294194
Ref.5214-001
Cal.9527
Diam.48 mm
Circa1995
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.54 g


IWC reference 5214 is a masterpiece of modern watchmaking, which satisfies demanding aesthetes as well as fastidious perfectionists. The skeletonized gilt precision movement is engraved on both sides and is fitted in a 5.5 mm flat case specially designed by IWC. This skeletonised watch is an impressive example of creating a perfect blend of traditional watchmaking with modern design.