Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jun 13, 2024
IWC, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5251, PORTOFINO MOONPHASE, ENAMEL DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
A very fine, large and rare, 18k gold wristwatch with enamel dial, moon phases and small seconds at 9.
Excellent
Good
Good
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Very good
HANDS Original
Brand IWC, Switzerland
Model Portofino Moonphase
Reference 5251
Year Circa 1980
Movement No. 2316674
Bracelet 18k yellow gold IWC buckle
Diameter 46
Caliber 952, 19 jewels
Weight 57,3
Signature Dial, case and movement
Started around 1981, the IWC Portofino with moon phases was produced in low numbers and exact production quantities remain unknown (some scholars think about 350 pieces). Based on a large pocket watch movement the caliber 9521 exhibiting the high quality finish of early IWC pocket watches, this 46 mm dress watch is already a classic for IWC collectors and rarely appears at auction.
