Manufacturer: IWC Year: Circa 2004 Reference No: 5241-02 Case No: 3'083'304 Model Name: Portuguese Minute Repeater Squelette Material: 18k pink gold Calibre: Mechanical, 95911, 54 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Brown IWC crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold IWC folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 43 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 14/50
Catalogue Essay
IWC presented the exquisite Portuguese Minute Repeater Squelette wristwatch at the SIHH in 2004. The watch features a finely crafted skeletonised dial that highlights the functional beauty of the minute repeating mechanism. The chapter ring at the outer edge is minimised, which helps the wearer to capture the quintessence of the gongs and hammers of the repeating mechanism. The present watch was produced in a limited edition of 50 pieces only.
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.