97th Auction

2018/5/12

Lot 102

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen "Ingenieur", Movement No. 1298915, Cal. 852, 36 mm, circa 1953

An automatic and antimagnetic wristwatch with silvered dial and centre seconds - with original box, blank certificate, service booklet and case back opener
Case: steel, screw back, anti-magnetic protection cap, IWC steel buckle. Dial: silvered.
IWC Ingenieur
This wristwatch was made for the first time by IWC in the middle of the 1950's. With its self-winding mechanical movement, it was a sensation at the time, and has always been considered as the most resistant watch. This concept of wristwatch was meant to be constantly adapted to technical progress in the field.

Sold

estimated
3.5005.000 €
Price realized
3.300 €