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THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITH NO RESERVE IWC Follow Ref. 521 A fine 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 1962 37 mm. Diameter Case, dial and movement signed
Condition Report Request Condition Report Thank you for your request. The Condition Report will be sent shortly. Contact Us * Required Send me the Report Via Email Fax Contact Specialist Cancel Manufacturer : IWC Year : 1962 Reference No : 521 Movement No : 1’584’178 Case No : 1’659’428 Model Name : “Shark Fin” Material : 18K pink gold Calibre : Manual, cal.89 Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : Gold-plated steel buckle Dimensions : 37 mm. Diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Catalogue Essay Affectionately dubbed by collectors as “Shark Fin”, the present lot is a fine vintage wristwatch with a classic design which features lugs shaped like shark fins. 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. Schaffhausen”. Delicate dauphine hands further complete the clean classic look of this fine-looking timepiece. The present wristwatch is fitted 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. Read More Maker Bio IWC Swiss • 1868 Follow With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors. View More Works