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IWC 3513 Portofino 18K Gold Automatic 1990's

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
IWC 3513 Portofino 18K Gold Automatic 1990's
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Up for sale this rare vintage automatic IWC Portofino Ref. 3513 wristwatch with a quick-set date and a hack feature, in a heavy solid 18K gold classic-shaped case, manufactured in 1990's. The watch comes with its original IWC 20 mk yellow-gold plated buckle.


The watch is powered by a full-rotor automatic IWC caliber 37521, chronometer-grade 21 jewels movement, adjusted to 5 positions, with a quick-set date. The watch has not been serviced recently, but is running strong and accurate. As always for vintage watches, the watch would benefit of a fresh service.
The watch sports a classic-looking white-color dial with original thin baton hands and applied hour markings, and is absolutely clean and bright.


The 18k solid-gold case is thick and heavy and is secured by four screws on back. The original solid yellow-gold winding crown has a "Fish" IWC emblem on it. The original sapphire crystal is clean and free of scratches.


This collectible timepiece would be an excellent financial investment, always raising its value.
It is supplied with a brand new high-quality teju leather band, ready to wear and enjoy, and to grace your vintage watches collection.


The photos have been taken of the actual watch offered for sale. No factory box or papers have survived, but its authenticity is guaranteed.



CASE:


width - 34 mm (not counting winding crown);

length - 39 mm (including lugs);

thickness - 8 mm;

total weight with band and buckle - 52 g.

18K (0.750) solid yellow-gold; two-piece; signed, numbered and hallmarked; snap back secured by 4 screws; original yellow-gold winding crown with "Fish" logo; sapphire scratch-free crystal;



DIAL:


original white-color dial; yellow-gold thin baton hands and applied hour markings; central seconds; date aperture at "3" o'clock; signed;



MOVEMENT:


genuine full-rotor automatic Swiss Made International Watch Co. 37521 caliber; 11.5''', Dm=25.6mm, Do=26.2mm, H=3.6mm (ball bearing +0.1mm), F=1.1mm, T=1.5mm, 21 jewels, f = 28800 A/h,
power reserve 42h. adjusted in 5 positions; quick-set date, hack feature; signed and numbered; excellent working and keeping time;



BAND:


brand-new 18 mm brown teju leather band; original signed IWC 20 mk yellow-gold plated buckle; total length of the watch with band and buckle 9 1/4" (23.5 cm).