IWC Portuguese Vintage IW544505 Watch, Platinum, Third-Party Strap

$25,920.00 USD

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A guide for this piece: about $2,592, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.

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The small seconds dial and railway-style chapter ring stand clear of the numerals on this platinum IWC Portuguese Vintage watch.

The Piece

Its Korean guarantee has no completed purchase date, and the 44 mm diameter excludes the crown rather than representing a wrist-fit measurement.

Details

Reference: Portuguese Vintage Collection IW544505
Movement: Hand-wound
Case/buckle: Pt950 and original platinum buckle
Strap: Unused third-party crocodile strap, not maker-original
Case: About 44×10 mm (1.73×0.39 in), excluding crown
Fit/mass: 19.5 cm (7.7 in) maximum; 98.6 g
Wear: Bezel/lug impacts, case/back points and lug-underside lines
Service/rate: Undated refinish, overhaul/check and +4 seconds/day
Guarantee: Korean guarantee with purchase-date field blank
Included: Manual, booklets, push pin and deteriorated inner/outer boxes

Condition

Case grade A accompanies recorded bezel and lug impacts, small case/back marks and lines beneath the lugs. The replacement strap was historically grade S, not newly inspected here. Refinishing, overhaul and movement checking are undated past statements, as is the +4 seconds/day figure. The presentation boxes show deterioration. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Keep dry pending a current seal and water-resistance assessment; a check is not a new pressure test. A qualified watchmaker should assess winding, timekeeping, fastening and any damaged glass before wear. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth on secure exterior surfaces; do not open the case, polish it or adjust the movement at home. Match any accompanying documents to the actual reference and serial.