Important Watches featuring Masterworks of Time
Important Watches featuring Masterworks of Time
PORTUGEISER GRANDE COMPLICATION, REF 3774 LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND YEAR INDICATION CIRCA 2013 [ 萬國3774型號「PORTUGEISER GRANDE COMPLICATION」限量版鉑金三問萬年曆計時腕錶備月相及年份顯示,年份約2013]
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November 11, 05:36 PM GMT
Estimate
55,000 - 80,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
IWC
PORTUGEISER GRANDE COMPLICATION, REF 3774
LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND YEAR INDICATION
CIRCA 2013
[ 萬國3774型號「PORTUGEISER GRANDE COMPLICATION」限量版鉑金三問萬年曆計時腕錶備月相及年份顯示,年份約2013]
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 79091 automatic, 75 jewels
Case: platinum, back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 3'896'162 28/100
Closure: IWC alligator strap and platinum folding clasp
Dimensions: 45 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: IWC warranty card, instruction manual, polishing cloth and presentation case
The Portugieser Grande Complication in platinum was made in a limited edition of only 100 pieces per year with the present lot being an early model from 2013, numbered 28 out of 100. The highly complicated movement contains 75 jewels and 657 parts overall, which are needed to produce a total of 21 functions. While the watch wears large on the wrist, it is impressive what is all packed in a case no taller than 16.5 mm and 45 mm wide. The Grande Complication contains a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and chronograph while further indicating moon phases and the current year.
An elegant and discreet globe with latitude and longitude engravings is adorning the dial, shown precisely at the earth's constant angle of inclination to the sun of 23.4 degrees, while the back is engraved with a sextant, clearly indicating that this watch belongs to the seafarer inspired Portugieser collection. Even the exotic leather strap has been given special attention to, as it is stitched with a platinum thread that fits the platinum case.
The present example still retains its protective sticker to the back and is offered in very attractive condition with original warranty card and presentation case.