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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: IWC
    Year: Circa 2008
    Reference No: IW5043
    Case No: 3’321’669, 11/50
    Model Name: Portugieser, Tourbillon Mystere Squelette
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 50910, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold IWC deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 44mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by IWC Extract confirming production of the present watch on 17 June 2008.

  • Catalogue Essay

    This impressive timepiece represents a union of exceptional watchmaking and exquisite craftsmanship. Housed within a 44mm pink gold case is the cal. 50910 self-winding movement. Its seven-day power reserve animates the mesmerizing floating one-minute tourbillon at 12 o'clock, complemented by the small seconds and power reserve displays at 9 o'clock to perfectly balance the skeletonized dial. The movement itself is a work of art - skeletonized and hand-engraved to highlight traditional finishing at its finest. Through the sapphire caseback, the engraved gold rotor is visible oscillating with artistic flair.

    The IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Squelette is part of a limited 50-piece production in each of the three precious metals, with the present example in pink gold numbered 11/50. This mechanical wonder represents the best of IWC and is offered in incredible condition. With a design that seduces the eye while upholding top-tier fine watchmaking traditions, it is a worthy addition for connoisseurs who appreciate the mastery of skeletonization and tourbillon complication.

  • Artist Biography

    IWC

    Swiss • 1868

    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.

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Ref. IW5043
A very fine and rare limited edition pink gold skeletonised tourbillon wristwatch with small seconds and 7-day power reserve indication, numbered 11 of a limited edition of 50 pieces

Circa 2008
44mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$190,000 - 270,000 
€22,700-32,300
$24,400-34,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024