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 1915. Pinstriped case is signed inside cover with IWC's circular "Probus Scafusia" mark, numbered, fully hallmarked and stamped "K14/0.58" inside tombstone 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 off-centered shield present on back cover, having evidence of a removed monogram, otherwise in excellent condition.
Condition: (Excellent).
Case Material
14K Pink Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Engine Turned.
Dial
Matte/Frosted silver, single-sunken.
Subsidiary Dials
Constant Seconds.
Hands
Blued Steel Breguet.
Movement
Keyless Pin-Set, No. 606620, marked 31457 (Pat. No.) w/Swiss Federal Cross.
Signed
(4) "International Watch Co., Schaffhausen" & "Probus IWC Scafusia"
Condition
Excellent working order.