102nd Auction

2020/6/29

Lot 352

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "The Last Flight 1944 - 2014", Case No. 3957100, Ref. IW388006, Cal. 89361, 47 mm, circa 2014
An aviator's extremely rare automatic wristwatch in mint condition, with flyback chronograph and date - limited edition no. 003 of 170 pieces - produced in commemoration of Antoine De Saint-Exp​éry disappearance during his final reconnaissance flight in 1944
Case: 18k rose gold/ceramic, screw back with engraving, anti-magnetic protection cap, IWC 18k rose gold buckle. Dial: dark brown.
In 2012 IWC Schaffhausen launched a limited edition of pilot’s watches in honour of French pilot and author of the tale of "The Little Prince", Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In 2014 IWC completed their homage to Saint-Exupéry with a series limited to 170 pieces worldwide and unveiled a pilot’s watch that commemorated his last flight 70 years ago, during which Saint-Exupéry disappeared and is believed to have died while on a reconnaissance mission over the Mediterranean.
The tobacco colour of the ceramic case is repeated in the dial and the strap and evokes the colour of Saint-Exupéry’s pilot’s outfit, magnificently accented by the rose gold elements.

Sold

estimated
7.5009.000 €
Price realized
8.200 €