June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
14K Pink Gold Triple-Signed International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Open Face Pocket Watch, Circa 1913. Stepped "clam-shell" pin-striped case, signed inside cover with IWC's circular "Probus Scafusia" mark, numbered, fully hallmarked and stamped "14K/0.58" inside shield mark. Cuvette and dial each signed "International Watch Co., Schaffhausen". IWC's motto is "Probus Scafusia", meaning "good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen" and was established in 1903 as the "Official Motto". There is an oval shield present on back cover, having no monogram. There is a small dent/bend to the outer rim of case, and some minor wear present on the crown, otherwise in excellent condition.
Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).
Case Material
14K Pink Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Stepped.
Dial
White enamel, Single sunken.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant seconds.
Movement
Keyless Pin-Set, 485740, (Pat.No.) 31457 w/Swiss Federal Cross, "Probus IWC Scafusia".
Signed
(4) "International Watch Co., Schaffhausen" & "Probus IWC Scafusia"
Condition
Excellent working order.