989. IWC • A fne and rare pink gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds 萬國， 「Shark Fin」型號521，罕有及精細，18K玫瑰金腕錶， 配中心秒針，1962年製 Manufacturer Year
IWC 1962
Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Model Name Material Calibre Bracelet/Strap Clasp/Buckle Dimensions Signed
521 1’584’178 1’659’428 “Shark Fin” 18K pink gold Manual, cal.89 Leather Gold-plated steel buckle 37 mm diameter Case, dial and movement signed
Estimate
HKD 25,000-40,000 USD 3,200-5,100
Afectionately dubbed by collectors as “Shark Fin”, the present lot is a fne vintage wristwatch with a classic design which features lugs shaped like shark fns. The watch is housed in a 37-mm. 18K rose gold case which is very rare for its era. Adding an element of intrigue, the old IWC logo is shown on the dial with the full text “International Watch Co. Schafhausen” delicate dauphine hands further complete the clean classic look of this fnelooking timepiece. The present wristwatch is ftted with a manual caliber 89 - one of their most famous movements distinguished for its long-lasting lifespan and outstanding precision. The last of these movements were produced in the 70s. As a cornerstone of IWC, it has been used in a wide array of watch models throughout the years. According to the archival information from IWC, the watch was sold on October 26, 1962 to the Zurich-based wholesaler Siber & Hegner.
This lot is sold without reserve
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