Sale date :
10/11/2019
Country :
Switzerland
Antiquorum #324 - 2019-11 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces - Important Modern & Vintage Jewels
Genève
Lot ID :
507
Estimation :
- 17000 - 27000
- 13870 - 22029
- 19436 - 30869
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Mechanical
Caliber :
52 TSC C
Case material :
Steel
Reference Detail :
431 , BIG
IWC, REF. 431, BIG PILOT
Description :
IWC, REF. 431, BIG PILOT. A fine, large, manual wind, stainless steel aviator’s wristwatch. Brand IWC. Model Big Pilot. Reference 431. Year Sold in October 1940. Calibre 52 TSC. Case No. 1033449/ FL23883. Diameter 55 mm. Signature Dial, Case and Movement. Accessories Extract from the archivies. CHF 17,000 - 27,000. HKD 136,000 - 216,000 / USD 17,000 - 27,000. Sold: CHF 21,250
IWC, REF. 431, BIG PILOT
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Mechanical
Caliber :
52 TSC C
Case material :
Steel
Reference Detail :
431 , BIG
Description :
IWC, REF. 431, BIG PILOT. A fine, large, manual wind, stainless steel aviator’s wristwatch. Brand IWC. Model Big Pilot. Reference 431. Year Sold in October 1940. Calibre 52 TSC. Case No. 1033449/ FL23883. Diameter 55 mm. Signature Dial, Case and Movement. Accessories Extract from the archivies. CHF 17,000 - 27,000. HKD 136,000 - 216,000 / USD 17,000 - 27,000. Sold: CHF 21,250
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Sale date :
28/11/2017
Phillips #HK080217 - 2017-11 - THE HONG KONG WATCH AUCTION
Hong Kong
Lot ID :
956
Estimation :
- 160000 - 240000
- 14688 - 22032
- 20592 - 30888
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
WHICH WAS USUALLY FL23883 REPEATED BAND PRESENT
Movement :
Mechanical
Caliber :
T
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 AN
Clasp type :
Folding clasp
Dimensions :
54.5 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
IWC Follow;Ref. 431;An oversized pilot's wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and hack feature
Description :
Manufacturer: IWC;Year: 1940;Reference No: 431;Movement No: 1'013'917;Case No: 1'033'317;Model Name: B-UHR;Material: Stainless steel;Calibre: Manual, cal. 52 TSC, 16 jewels, dust cover;Bracelet/Strap: Brown leather aviator's strap;Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle;Dimensions: 54.5mm diameter;Signed: Case signed;Accessories: With IWC Zertifikat confirming sale of the present watch on September 20, 1940 and Service Invoice dated September 9, 2017.;Catalogue Essay;The present piece is a fascinating example of the legendary B-Uhr, the official navigation watch of the Luftwaffe (indeed B-Uhr stands for Beobachtungs-uhr: navigation watch). Five companies supplied these timepieces to the German army, four of them German (A. Lange & Söne, Wempe, Laco and Stowa) and the Swiss I.W.C, manufacturer of the present piece, who also supplied timepieces to Allied forces. All these pieces share common traits, such as the dial style and the military inscriptions to the inside of the case back, detailing manufacturer, movement number, and issue number, which was usually FL23883, repeated on the band. The present watch dates from 1940, and correctly features the so-called "Type A" dial, distinguished by an outer ring bearing the Arabic hour numerals. In 1941 the "Type B" will be introduced, moving the hour numerals to an inner ring, and featuring Arabic five minutes divisions to the outer ring.;An astounding military and historical relic, this wristwatch holds all the details the connoisseur expects to find on such a timepiece;- Extremely large diameter, to increase legibility in all condition and also to allow the watch to be worn on top of the pilot's cuff, where it is always in sight.;- Oversize crown, allowing winding while wearing pilot's gloves.;- Luminous Arabic black dial, with luminous swords-shaped hands and luminous seconds hand: allowing - together with the large size - for perfect readability in all conditions and at any time of the day or night.;- Movement surrounded by an iron band working together with the dust cover and dial to create a Faraday cage to make it amagnetic, a necessary requirement for a pilot's wristwatch.;- Hack feature, for precise time setting.;- Dust cover, for increased protection both from shocks and from external pollutant.;- Large movement and consequently large balance wheel, for improved accuracy.;- Military inscriptions to the inside of the case back, detailing model name, movement number and issue number.;- Movement number repeated on the inside and outside of the caseback, case number repeated on the cuvette, to ensure the pieces of the watch are not inadvertently exchanged during service, and to be able to identify the watch without opening it.;A rare timepiece and witness of history, the present watch has been brought back to its original, imposing splendor by the maker in 2017: an exceedingly rare occasion for the collector of military and technical wristwatches.
IWC Follow;Ref. 431;An oversized pilot's wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and hack feature
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
WHICH WAS USUALLY FL23883 REPEATED BAND PRESENT
Movement :
Mechanical
Caliber :
T
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 AN
Clasp type :
Folding clasp
Dimensions :
54.5 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
Manufacturer: IWC;Year: 1940;Reference No: 431;Movement No: 1'013'917;Case No: 1'033'317;Model Name: B-UHR;Material: Stainless steel;Calibre: Manual, cal. 52 TSC, 16 jewels, dust cover;Bracelet/Strap: Brown leather aviator's strap;Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle;Dimensions: 54.5mm diameter;Signed: Case signed;Accessories: With IWC Zertifikat confirming sale of the present watch on September 20, 1940 and Service Invoice dated September 9, 2017.;Catalogue Essay;The present piece is a fascinating example of the legendary B-Uhr, the official navigation watch of the Luftwaffe (indeed B-Uhr stands for Beobachtungs-uhr: navigation watch). Five companies supplied these timepieces to the German army, four of them German (A. Lange & Söne, Wempe, Laco and Stowa) and the Swiss I.W.C, manufacturer of the present piece, who also supplied timepieces to Allied forces. All these pieces share common traits, such as the dial style and the military inscriptions to the inside of the case back, detailing manufacturer, movement number, and issue number, which was usually FL23883, repeated on the band. The present watch dates from 1940, and correctly features the so-called "Type A" dial, distinguished by an outer ring bearing the Arabic hour numerals. In 1941 the "Type B" will be introduced, moving the hour numerals to an inner ring, and featuring Arabic five minutes divisions to the outer ring.;An astounding military and historical relic, this wristwatch holds all the details the connoisseur expects to find on such a timepiece;- Extremely large diameter, to increase legibility in all condition and also to allow the watch to be worn on top of the pilot's cuff, where it is always in sight.;- Oversize crown, allowing winding while wearing pilot's gloves.;- Luminous Arabic black dial, with luminous swords-shaped hands and luminous seconds hand: allowing - together with the large size - for perfect readability in all conditions and at any time of the day or night.;- Movement surrounded by an iron band working together with the dust cover and dial to create a Faraday cage to make it amagnetic, a necessary requirement for a pilot's wristwatch.;- Hack feature, for precise time setting.;- Dust cover, for increased protection both from shocks and from external pollutant.;- Large movement and consequently large balance wheel, for improved accuracy.;- Military inscriptions to the inside of the case back, detailing model name, movement number and issue number.;- Movement number repeated on the inside and outside of the caseback, case number repeated on the cuvette, to ensure the pieces of the watch are not inadvertently exchanged during service, and to be able to identify the watch without opening it.;A rare timepiece and witness of history, the present watch has been brought back to its original, imposing splendor by the maker in 2017: an exceedingly rare occasion for the collector of military and technical wristwatches.
Sale date :
14/05/2017
Country :
Switzerland
Sothebys #GE1701 - 2017-05 - Important Watches
Geneva
Lot ID :
92
Estimation :
- 12000 - 18000
- 9791 - 14686
- 13720 - 20579
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Caliber :
52TSC T
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Complications :
Central second
IWC A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE SECONDS PILOT'S WRISTWATCH REF 431 CASE 1033645 CIRCA 1940
Description :
• cal. 52TSC manual winding lever movement, 16 jewels • black dial, Arabic numerals and baton indexes, blued steel luminescent alpha hands • large stainless steel case, snap-on back • case signed, case and movement numbered;diameter 55 mm
IWC A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE SECONDS PILOT'S WRISTWATCH REF 431 CASE 1033645 CIRCA 1940
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Caliber :
52TSC T
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Complications :
Central second
Description :
• cal. 52TSC manual winding lever movement, 16 jewels • black dial, Arabic numerals and baton indexes, blued steel luminescent alpha hands • large stainless steel case, snap-on back • case signed, case and movement numbered;diameter 55 mm
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Sale date :
17/06/2015
Country :
United States
Christies #3752 - 2015-06 - Important Watches
New York
Lot ID :
156
Estimation :
- 20000 - 30000
- 14264 - 21396
- 20000 - 30000
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Mechanical
Case material :
Steel
Case form :
Round
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431 ,
Complications :
Central second
IWC. An Extremely Rare Stainless Steel Oversized Pilot's Wristwatch with Black Dial, Indirect Center Seconds, and Hack Feature, Made for the German Air Force, Accompanied with a Wrist Compass
Description :
IWC. An Extremely Rare Stainless Steel Oversized Pilot's Wristwatch with Black Dial, Indirect Center Seconds, and Hack Feature, Made for the German Air Force, Accompanied with a Wrist Compass.Signed IWC, Big Pilot Model, Beobachtungsuhr, Ref. 431, Movement No. 1'013'984, Case No. 1'033'574 and 1'033'294, Manufactured in 1940.Mechanical jewelled gilt-finished lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, inner antimagnetic case with antimagnetic stainless steel cover, black dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, green luminous hands, luminous center seconds, oversized circular case with engraved FL 23883 to the band, snap on back, large crown, case and movement signed.55mm diam.
IWC. An Extremely Rare Stainless Steel Oversized Pilot's Wristwatch with Black Dial, Indirect Center Seconds, and Hack Feature, Made for the German Air Force, Accompanied with a Wrist Compass
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Mechanical
Case material :
Steel
Case form :
Round
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431 ,
Complications :
Central second
Description :
IWC. An Extremely Rare Stainless Steel Oversized Pilot's Wristwatch with Black Dial, Indirect Center Seconds, and Hack Feature, Made for the German Air Force, Accompanied with a Wrist Compass.Signed IWC, Big Pilot Model, Beobachtungsuhr, Ref. 431, Movement No. 1'013'984, Case No. 1'033'574 and 1'033'294, Manufactured in 1940.Mechanical jewelled gilt-finished lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, inner antimagnetic case with antimagnetic stainless steel cover, black dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, green luminous hands, luminous center seconds, oversized circular case with engraved FL 23883 to the band, snap on back, large crown, case and movement signed.55mm diam.
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Sale date :
13/12/2012
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #268 - 2012-12 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York
Lot ID :
248
Estimation :
- 25000 - 35000
- 17830 - 24962
- 25000 - 35000
Category :
Wrist Watch
Watch ID :
1013902
Case material :
Steel
Bracelet color :
Brown
Reference Detail :
431 B UHR WORLD WAR II AIR FORCE LUFTWAFFE
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
IWC, REF. 431 B UHR WORLD WAR II GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the German Air.Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized,
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan.neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC, REF. 431 B UHR WORLD WAR II GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the German Air.Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized,
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Watch ID :
1013902
Case material :
Steel
Bracelet color :
Brown
Reference Detail :
431 B UHR WORLD WAR II AIR FORCE LUFTWAFFE
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan.neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
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Sale date :
19/10/2012
Country :
Hong Kong SAR China
Antiquorum #266 - 2012-10 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong
Lot ID :
153
Estimation :
- 120000 - 190000
- 11016 - 17442
- 15444 - 24453
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 B UHR AIR FORCE
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
IWC REF. 431 B-UHR GERMAN AIR FORCE.International Watch Co., movement No. 1014654, case No. 1033994, Ref. 431. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force, sold November 13, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center seconds, anti-magnetic, anti-corr
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic.lunette to protect the movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued.steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel.Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed..Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC REF. 431 B-UHR GERMAN AIR FORCE.International Watch Co., movement No. 1014654, case No. 1033994, Ref. 431. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force, sold November 13, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center seconds, anti-magnetic, anti-corr
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 B UHR AIR FORCE
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic.lunette to protect the movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued.steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel.Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed..Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
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Sale date :
25/04/2012
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #261 - 2012-04 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York
Lot ID :
293
Estimation :
- 25000 - 35000
- 17830 - 24962
- 25000 - 35000
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request.No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the German Air Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare,
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless.steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the movement against magnetic fi elds.snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds.track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance.blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request.No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the German Air Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare,
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Diameter :
55 mm
Dimensions :
55 mm
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless.steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the movement against magnetic fi elds.snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds.track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance.blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
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Sale date :
11/03/2012
Country :
Switzerland
Antiquorum #260 - 2012-03 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva
Lot ID :
261
Estimation :
- 17000 - 25000
- 13870 - 20398
- 19436 - 28583
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1014464, case No. 1033804, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1014464, case No. 1033804, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center second
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
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Sale date :
07/12/2011
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #257 - 2011-12 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York
Lot ID :
313
Estimation :
- 40000 - 60000
- 28528 - 42792
- 40000 - 60000
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1014464, case No. 1033804, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1014464, case No. 1033804, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center second
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 16 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
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Sale date :
13/11/2011
Country :
Switzerland
Antiquorum #256 - 2011-11 - Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva
Lot ID :
436
Estimation :
- 30000 - 40000
- 24477 - 32636
- 34299 - 45732
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare,
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC, REF. 431, B UHR, WORLD WAR II, GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force, sold September 24, 1940..Very fine and extremely rare,
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IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
14/09/2011
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #253 - 2011-09 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York
Lot ID :
138
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
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IWC - B-UHR - WORLD WAR II - GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE).International Watch Co., movement No. 1013902, case No. 1033302, Ref. 431, request No. FL 23883. Made in 1940 for the.German Air Force, sold September 24. 1940..Very fine and extremely rare, oversi
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fi elds, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism..Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
08/06/2011
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #251 - 2011-06 - Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York
Lot ID :
302
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
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IWC - B-Uhr - World War II - German Air Force (Luftwaffe).International Watch Co., movement No. 1014550, case No. 1033890, Ref. 431, request No. Fl 23883. Made in 1940 for.the German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center seconds, anti
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
FL 23883
Movement :
Others
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic lunette to protect the.movement against magnetic fields, snap-on case back, band engraved FL 23883..D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 SC, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring.micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
09/12/2009
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #223 - 2009-12 - Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
New York
Lot ID :
229
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
CUVETTE SNAP
Movement :
Others
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
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IWC Die Grosse Fliegeruhr.International Watch Co., movement No. 1013926, case No. 1033326, Ref. 431 Type A. Made in 1940 for the German.Air Force, delivered on November 4, 1940 to S. Heindorf, Berlin..Very fine and extremely rare, large, anti-magnetic, an
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
CUVETTE SNAP
Movement :
Others
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, lapidated bezel, concave lugs, large conical winding crown, stainless steel numbered cuvette, snap-on.case back with movement number to the reverse, band engraved with FL 23883. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton.indexes, outer minute division. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal 52 19''' H 6-SC, gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement.large cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck index regulator..Case signed, movement numbered. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
03/10/2009
Country :
Switzerland
Antiquorum #221 - 2009-10 - Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks & Horological Tools
Geneva
Lot ID :
130
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
18 mm
Complications :
Central second
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Die Grosse Fliegeruhr.International Watch Co., movement No. 1014085, case No. 1033485, Ref..431. Made in 1940 in 1000 examples for the German Air Force..Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, center seconds, anti-magnetic, anti-corrosion.stainless steel
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
18 mm
Complications :
Central second
Description :
C. Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless.steel anti-magnetic cap to protect the movement against magnetic fields, snap-on case.back, band engraved FL 23883. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton.indexes, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal 52SC, gilt.brass, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance.spring, index regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed..Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 18 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
05/03/2009
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #212 - 2009-03 - Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
New York
Lot ID :
443
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
CUVETTE SNAP
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
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Die Grosse Fliegeruhr.International Watch Co., movement No. 1013926, case No. 1033326, Ref. 431 Type A. Made in 1940 for the German.Air Force, delivered on November 4, 1940 to S. Heindorf, Berlin..Very fine and extremely rare, large, anti-magnetic, anti-c
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
CUVETTE SNAP
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, lapidated bezel, concave lugs, large conical winding crown, stainless steel numbered cuvette, snap-on.case back with movement number to the reverse, band engraved with FL 23883. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton.indexes, outer minute division. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal 52 19''' H 6-SC, gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement.large cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck index regulator..Case signed, movement numbered. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
17/10/2008
Country :
United States
Antiquorum #208 - 2008-10 - Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
New York
Lot ID :
265
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
#VALEUR!
Case material :
Leather
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
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Die Grosse Fliegeruhr.International Watch Co., movement No. 1014295, case No. 1033695, Ref. 431. Made in 1940 for the German Air Force.delivered on November 14th, 1940 to Siegfried Heindorf, Berlin..Very fine and extremely rare, large, anti-magnetic, anti
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Watch ID :
#VALEUR!
Case material :
Leather
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Complications :
Date, Central second
Description :
C. Four-body, matte gray, lapidated bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel cuvette, snap-on case back, band engraved.with FL 23883. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute division. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands..M. Cal 52 T-SC, gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator..Case signed, numbered on the movement..Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
IWC Pilot’s Watches : Pilot's Watches
Sale date :
08/06/2008
Country :
Hong Kong SAR China
Antiquorum #206 - 2008-06 - Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong
Lot ID :
405
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
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Die Grosse Fliegeruhr.International Watch Co., movement No. 1014651, case No. 1033991, Ref. 431. Made in 1940 a limited series of 1000.examples for the German Air Force, delivered on November 11th, 1940 to Siegfried Heindorf, Berlin..Very fine and extreme
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Brand :
IWC
Collection :
Pilot’s Watches
Model :
Pilot's Watches
Reference :
IWC - 431
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1940's
Case material :
Steel
Dial color :
Black
Bracelet material :
*leath*
Reference Detail :
431 .
Thickness :
17 mm
Description :
C. Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, stainless steel anti-magnetic cap to protect the movement.against magnetic fields, snap-on case back, band engraved with FL 23883. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes.outer minute division. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal 52SC, gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance.blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator..Case and movement signed..Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 17 mm.
