International Watch Co.

cal.79240 nickel lever movement, 25 jewels • silvered dial with applied Arabic numerals, 2 engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30-minute register • oversized satin finished 18k pink gold case with down-turned lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold IWC buckle

Elegant timepiece by IWC. Movement is running, light scuffs to the case, case back still retains the original protective sticker, tarnishing to the band. Very attractive piece in overall good condition. "The leather 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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by an International Garantie card and instructions.

The history of this collection dates back to 1936 when two merchants from Portugal by the name of Rodrigues and Texeira paid a visit to the International Watchmaking Company situated in a small town of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. Despite the trend for small wristwatches at that time, the orders of the two was to create timepieces that would be as large as a marine chronometer. By ordering larger watches, Rodrigues and Texeira wanted watches that would merge high precision and reliability which was easier to achieve in a large movement.