IWC | WHITE GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCHCASE 3094800 PORTUGIESER CIRCA 2005

Movement: cal. 95290 manual winding, 54 jewelsCase: 18k white gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display backBracelet/Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold IWC buckleSize: 43 mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movement 

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The minute repeating is in phase and chimes with a nice tune. The dial is in excellent condition. The case is in very good condition with no visible blemishes. Overall in excellent condition with very little signs of use. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

For Portuguese explorers out on the open sea, timekeeping was of crucial importance and it was necessity to combine the abstract concept of time into acoustic signs. A combination of a bell and hourglass were used, the bell would be struck once every half-hour and twice every full hour to provide an audible description of time passing. The modern Portugieser minute repeater is celebrating this legacy. Activating the slide in the case band causes a strike train to sound the time out audibly in hours, quarters and minutes.

The present Portugieser minute repeating watch is simple yet understated with its beautiful classical look. It features a clean white dial with applied Arabic numerals that is the embodiment of refined lines and taste. Preserved in wonderful condition, the present watch is fresh to the market and the sound of the minute repeater remains crisp and clear.