859
IWC
Ref. 3752-001
Da Vinci, Tourbillon
A rare and fine limited edition yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with tourbillon, moon phase, leap year indicator, digital year display, Guarantee and box, numbered 57 of a limited edition of 200 pieces
Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000
€13,300 - 22,100
$15,400 - 25,600
Sold For
HK$162,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
IWC
Year
Circa 2000
Reference No
3752-001
Movement No
2’562’411
Case No
2’731’818, No. 57/200
Model Name
Da Vinci, Tourbillon
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 7606, 35 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold IWC buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
With IWC International Guarantee dated July 2000 and stamped Juwelier HülseGmbH, Berlin, certificate of limited edition, wooden presentation box with “IWC DaVinci Tourbillon Limited Edition 57/200 plaque”, operating pamphlet, gloves, polish cloth and outer packaging
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
At the stroke of midnight on January 1st, 2000, the world entered a new millennium, leaving behind the past and embarking a new adventure. IWC set out to celebrate this monumental change with a series of limited edition watches that remained true to their form and celebrated one of their most distinguished and complicated wristwatches, the Da Vinci.
The first model was released in 1970 and in 1985 their first perpetual calendar model with digital year display was released. By 1995, IWC added a chronograph to the perpetual calendar movement, and for the millennial change created a limited series including the yellow gold perpetual calendar tourbillon chronograph wristwatch, like the present example, in 200 pieces, an additional 50 examples in platinum.
The present example, number 57 of the 200, is in near new condition and appears to have been little worn from its date of purchase. The year indication is remains set to the year 2000, a reminder of the new millennium ahead.
The first model was released in 1970 and in 1985 their first perpetual calendar model with digital year display was released. By 1995, IWC added a chronograph to the perpetual calendar movement, and for the millennial change created a limited series including the yellow gold perpetual calendar tourbillon chronograph wristwatch, like the present example, in 200 pieces, an additional 50 examples in platinum.
The present example, number 57 of the 200, is in near new condition and appears to have been little worn from its date of purchase. The year indication is remains set to the year 2000, a reminder of the new millennium ahead.
IWC
Swiss | 1868With 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.