14th Nov, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 164
 

164

A Rare Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch, signed IWC, Mark X, circa 1945, (calibre 83) lever...

A Rare Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch, signed IWC, Mark X, circa 1945, (calibre 83) lever movement numbered 1087071, black dial with Arabic numerals and luminous dot outer markers, broad arrow, subsidiary seconds, luminous hands, snap-on back inscribed with broad arrow WWW M16441 and repeated inside the back cover and numbered 1135421, 34mm wide

The IWC Mark X was issued to a member of the British Royal Air Force and these watches were designed and issued for active service in the 1940's.

Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

22.09.14, Case with surface scratches, minor dents to the bezel and sides, later bracelet, glass with scratches, original dial with eight outer luminous dot and baton markers missing, luminous markers are faded, hands are stained and the luminous is faded, movement needs cleaning, movement is complete and in going order.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 14th Nov, 2014

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