IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: US$24,500

• IWC-manufactured cal. 59215 • mechanical hand-wound movement, 30 jewels • black dial, applied Arabic numerals, aperture for date, subsidiary seconds • 18-carat red gold case, 8-day power reserve power indication on reverse, see-through sapphire-glass back with “REVOLUTION 10TH ANNIVERSARY” engraved on movement • black alligator strap by Santoni with 18-carat red gold IWC buckle

The watch is in excellent unworn condition. Unique piece for a good cause, recommended. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping 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.

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."

With a IWC guarantee card, an instruction manual and a presentation box.

In 2015, internationally acclaimed watch publication REVOLUTION celebrates 10 years since its founding. In tribute to their close relationship over the years and in recognition of REVOLUTION's significant contributions towards watch culture, IWC Schaffhausen presented Revolution with a unique timepiece – the Portugieser Hand-wound Eight Days Edition “75th Anniversary”, with a movement engraving of the words “REVOLUTION 10TH ANNIVERSARY” – that will benefit Smile Asia, a charity of REVOLUTION’s choice.

This timepiece, a unique single watch edition from the Swiss watch manufacturer, is based on their iconic Portugieser model with an 18-carat red gold case, black dial and movement engraving dedicated to the publication. The design of the watch is a faithful homage to one of the first Portugieser watches produced by IWC in 1939, and houses the manual-winding IWC-manufactured calibre 59215 with eight days of power reserve.

The sale proceeds of the auction will go towards Revolution’s charity of choice, Smile Asia – an international alliance of charities that provides free surgery to children with facial deformities. Since 2008, with the help of dedicated medical volunteers, Smile Asia has contributed to more than 8,000 comprehensive patient evaluations and over 5,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities. Smile Asia is one of the most prominent charities for children in Asia, with programmatic implementation in 13 countries.