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IWC
Ref. 3751
Da Vinci Perpetual calendar Split Seconds Chronograph
A historically important and technically advanced platinum perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with guarantee and presentation box, numbered 472 of a limited edition of 500 pieces, with proceeds going to charity
- Estimate
- CHF8,000 - 16,000€8,400 - 16,800$9,100 - 18,200
CHF22,860
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- IWC
- Year
- Circa 1995
- Reference No
- 3751
- Case No
- 2'652'572 caseback further engraved with limited edition number 472/500
- Model Name
- Da Vinci Perpetual calendar Split Seconds Chronograph
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 7750 ebauche, jeweled
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum IWC pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by IWC fitted box, International Guarantee, extra year wheel, product literature, sales invoice, user manual, hang tag, IWC booklet and outer packaging.
Specialist
Catalogue Essay
- The importance of the DaVinci perpetual calendar chronograph launched in 1985 cannot be highlighted enough. the brainchild of watchmaker extraordinaire Kurt Klaus under the aegis of Guinther Blümelin, the Da Vinci was the first perpetual calendar where all indications could be set via the crown. It was also the first perpetual calendar to indicate the year in full.
- In 1995 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the watch, IWC introduced an even more complicated version with a split seconds chronograph. The split seconds mechanism was designed by Richard Habring.
- The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Split Seconds Chronograph features no less than 10 hands but remains incredibly legible and easy to use. The sky in the moon phases display is made of lapis lazuli providing for extra elegance.
- The present example is offered with its full set of accessories including the replacement century slide (for the year indication) for millenniums 22, 23 and 24.
- The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Split Seconds Chronograph was launched in a limited edition of 500 pieces of which the present example is number 472.
- Please note that the proceeds of the present timepiece will be donated by the consignor to various charities.
- In 1995 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the watch, IWC introduced an even more complicated version with a split seconds chronograph. The split seconds mechanism was designed by Richard Habring.
- The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Split Seconds Chronograph features no less than 10 hands but remains incredibly legible and easy to use. The sky in the moon phases display is made of lapis lazuli providing for extra elegance.
- The present example is offered with its full set of accessories including the replacement century slide (for the year indication) for millenniums 22, 23 and 24.
- The Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Split Seconds Chronograph was launched in a limited edition of 500 pieces of which the present example is number 472.
- Please note that the proceeds of the present timepiece will be donated by the consignor to various charities.
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.