IWC Portugieser 5240

Ref. 5240A fine and attractive limited edition yellow gold minute repeating wristwatch, numbered 146 of a limited edition of 250 pieces

Manufacturer: IWC Year: Circa 2000 Reference No: 5240 Movement No: 2’848’088 Case No: 2’852’786 and 146/250 Model Name: Portuguese Minute Repeater Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 95290, 54 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold IWC pin buckle Dimensions: 43mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Condition Report Sign Up or Login Description View our Conditions of Sale . Manufacturer : IWC Year : Circa 2000 Reference No : 5240 Movement No : 2’848’088 Case No : 2’852’786 and 146/250 Model Name : Portuguese Minute Repeater Material : 18K yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 95290, 54 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold IWC pin buckle Dimensions : 43mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Catalogue Essay The IWC Portuguese collection was initially introduced in 1939 and has since become one of the iconic faces of the brand. The present watch maintains the classic "International Watch Co." fonts seen on the first Portuguese reference 325, and it expands the collection to include the majestic minute repeater complication—a feature that only a few watchmakers have mastered. With a plexiglass crystal and a beautiful hand-wound mechanical movement derived from pocket watches, the reference 5240 was introduced in 1995, and the yellow gold variant was produced in limited quantities of only 250 examples. The movement of this watch is truly remarkable both in terms of its mechanical complexity and its aesthetic appeal. Although the hammers and gong are not visible via the display caseback, the movement plates are adorned with sophisticated "Côtes de Genève" stripes. With impressive craftsmanship, the present watch offers a brilliant opportunity for watch connoisseurs to acquire a piece of exceptional quality and excellence. Read More Artist Biography IWC Swiss • 1868 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. View More Works Ref. 5240 A fine and attractive limited edition yellow gold minute repeating wristwatch, numbered 146 of a limited edition of 250 pieces