The present watch is number 67 of a limited series of 1000 examples of reference 5502 in silver made in 1981.
The moon phase disk is made of 18K gold, depicting the moon against a starry sky of goldstone. Shown with great accuracy, the moon phase requires adjustment only every three years.
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NO. 067/1000, MOVEMENT NO. 2'332'364, CASE NO. 2'272'207IWC, SILVER LIMITED EDITION FULL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH PHASES OF THE MOON, REF. 5502
Estimate: CHF 900 - 1,200
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The dial is like new. The case is extremely well preserved, light surface scratches visible to the naked eye but very crisp. Slightly tarnished in places. The movement and functions are in working order at the time of cataloguing consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended.
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NO. 067/1000, MOVEMENT NO. 2'332'364, CASE NO. 2'272'207IWC, SILVER LIMITED EDITION FULL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH PHASES OF THE MOON, REF. 5502
Estimate: CHF 900 - 1,200
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