22nd Jul, 2016 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 110
 

110

A Rare Military Pilot's Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed International Watch...

A Rare Military Pilot's Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed International Watch Co, Mark XI, circa 1950, (calibre 89) lever movement stamped with a broad arrow and numbered 1212333, dust cover, black dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, broad arrow, T within a circle for tritium, luminous hands, screw back engraved with the broad arrow and military issue marks 6B/346 806/52, fixed bars between the lugs, 36mm wide

The IWC Mark XI watch was issued to the Royal Air Force and was designed for active service. This example was issued in 1952.

Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

14.06.16, Case with surface scratches, case with minor dents, side of the lugs with slightly deeper dents, later strap, plexi glass with scratches, luminous markers to the dial is slightly faded, movement needs cleaning, hairspring is missing, movement not working.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 22nd Jul, 2016

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