A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 1945, IWC
A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 1945
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 8521 automatic, 21 jewels
Movement number: 1'386'360
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 1'430'862
Closure: associated metal buckle
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
SKU: BWPQL
Condition Report:
Case: Case in fair condition with wear and previous polish in our view. Surface scuffing and some patina throughout. Case back with some more visible scratches. Some areas of pitting. The outermost edge of the case back with some nicks and indents. Please note that the buckle is not branded or marked.
Dial: Dial with restoration and reprinting in our view. Light wear. Some patina to the applied indexes and hands.
Movement: Movement with some light wear and scratches to the rotor. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
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A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 1945
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 8521 automatic, 21 jewels
Movement number: 1'386'360
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 1'430'862
Closure: associated metal buckle
Size: 34 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
SKU: BWPQL
Condition Report:
Case: Case in fair condition with wear and previous polish in our view. Surface scuffing and some patina throughout. Case back with some more visible scratches. Some areas of pitting. The outermost edge of the case back with some nicks and indents. Please note that the buckle is not branded or marked.
Dial: Dial with restoration and reprinting in our view. Light wear. Some patina to the applied indexes and hands.
Movement: Movement with some light wear and scratches to the rotor. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
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