95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 563
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen "Automatic", Movement No. 1644121, Case No. 1659754, Cal. 8531, 31 x 40 mm, circa 1962
A gentleman's fine automatic "Tropical Dial" wristwatch in a pink gold case - with IWC box
Case: 18k pink gold, push back, IWC buckle. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rotorwind movement, "Pat. appl.", Glucydur screw balance.
Watches that feature the so-called "tropical dials" are particularly highly sought after among the collectors of rare vintage timepieces. The usually black original dials have faded over the years or - as this dial has - developed fine gold dots that bestow the watch with a new and unusual beauty.
A gentleman's fine automatic "Tropical Dial" wristwatch in a pink gold case - with IWC box
Case: 18k pink gold, push back, IWC buckle. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rotorwind movement, "Pat. appl.", Glucydur screw balance.
Watches that feature the so-called "tropical dials" are particularly highly sought after among the collectors of rare vintage timepieces. The usually black original dials have faded over the years or - as this dial has - developed fine gold dots that bestow the watch with a new and unusual beauty.
estimated
3.000—5.000 €
Price realized
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