IWC
'Mark X' | A stainless steel wristwatch made for the British Army | Circa 1945
Lot Closed
May 15, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
IWC
'Mark X'
A stainless steel wristwatch made for the British Army
Circa 1945
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 83 manual winding, 15 jewels
Movement number: 1'092'058
Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back
Case number: 1'136'649, M17'669
Closure: IWC genuine leather strap and stainless steel buckle
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: IWC Certificate of Authenticity
This very rare military wristwatch was issued by the British Army in February 1945. Nicknamed 'The Mark X', this watch was produced in 6,000 pieces between 1939 and 1945. It bears the 'Broad Arrow' symbol both on the dial and the case back and has a military issued serial number on the back. It also bears an engraved W.W.W. on the back which stands for Waterproof Wrist Watch. This historical timepiece still retains Radium indexes and is accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity.