99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 339
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Movement No. 1356428, Case No. 1370118, Cal. 89, 37 mm, circa 1955
A classic vintage wristwatch with centre seconds
Case: 18k pink gold, push back, IWC buckle. Dial: silvered.
This marvellous classic wristwatch in its pink gold case has a satin-finished silvered dial and is fitted with the legendary IWC calibre 89. In 1946 Albert Pellaton – who was IWC’s technical director at the time – designed this high precision movement type with sweeping seconds hand. Only two years later, in 1948, the Mark XI aviator’s watches were produced with this revolutionary calibre.
A classic vintage wristwatch with centre seconds
Case: 18k pink gold, push back, IWC buckle. Dial: silvered.
This marvellous classic wristwatch in its pink gold case has a satin-finished silvered dial and is fitted with the legendary IWC calibre 89. In 1946 Albert Pellaton – who was IWC’s technical director at the time – designed this high precision movement type with sweeping seconds hand. Only two years later, in 1948, the Mark XI aviator’s watches were produced with this revolutionary calibre.
Sold
estimated
1.200—2.000 €
Price realized
1.800 €