An 18 Karat White Gold and Ceramic Ref. 3755 Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase and Chronograph "Da Vinci" Wristwatch, IWC, Circa 1989,
39.00 mm case diameter, white dial signed IWC Schaffhausen, applied silvered baton numerals with luminous dots, luminous silvered pencil hands with central blued steel chronograph seconds hand, aperture at 12 o'clock for moonphase indication, aperture at 7:30 for year indication, subdial at 3 o'clock for date indication, subdial at 6 o'clock for chronograph minutes and month indication, subdial at 9 o'clock for seconds and day indication, fluted blued ceramic circular case, silvered screw down crown, silvered chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock, snap on white gold case back, Cal. 79261 self-winding 39 jewel movement adjusted to five positions, black padded crocodile strap, 18 karat white gold buckle signed IWC.
NOTE:
The present lot is an unusual white gold and ceramic combination rather than the typical yellow gold and ceramic.
Estimate $ 12,000-18,000
Property from the Collection of a Member of the Royal Family, United Arab Emirates
The watch winds, sets and runs. All functions are in good working order including the chronograph, moonphase and calendar. All adjustment pushers work properly.
The crystal shows scattered very minor superficial scratches visible at 10X magnification. The dial, painted numerals and signature, applied numerals, moonphase disk and hands show no discoloration or wear at 10X magnification.
The ceramic case shows no obvious wear at 10X magnification. The lugs show scattered superficial scratches. The case back shows scattered superficial to moderate scratches and scuffs. The strap shows no obvious wear. The buckle shows scattered superficial scratches.