Lot Essay
The present Portuguese Minute Repeater is number 117 of the limited edition of 250 examples only. Furthermore, the present watch is in like new condition.
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SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE MODEL, NO. 117/250, REF. IW524205, CASE NO. 3’335’921, CIRCA 2005
Details
IWC. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH
SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE MODEL, NO. 117/250, REF. IW524205, CASE NO. 3’335’921, CIRCA 2005
MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 95290, 54 jewels
DIAL: Grey brushed, applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds
CASE: 18k white gold, glazed display snap on back, repeating slide in the band, 43 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: IWC crocodile strap, 18k white gold IWC deployant clasp
ACCOMPANIED BY: IWC blank International Warranty, blank Certificate, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE MODEL, NO. 117/250, REF. IW524205, CASE NO. 3’335’921, CIRCA 2005
MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 95290, 54 jewels
DIAL: Grey brushed, applied Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds
CASE: 18k white gold, glazed display snap on back, repeating slide in the band, 43 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: IWC crocodile strap, 18k white gold IWC deployant clasp
ACCOMPANIED BY: IWC blank International Warranty, blank Certificate, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Special Notice
> Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.
> Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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