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Grande Complication, Reference IW3770 A limited edition platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 1990 | 萬國 | GRANDE COMPLICATION 型號IW3770 | 限量版鉑金三問萬年曆計時腕錶，備月相顯示，約1990年製
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October 4, 09:30 AM GMT
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
IWC
Grande Complication, Reference IW3770
A limited edition platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 1990
萬國
GRANDE COMPLICATION 型號IW3770
限量版鉑金三問萬年曆計時腕錶，備月相顯示，約1990年製
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 79091 automatic, 75 jewels
Case: platinum, case back secured by 6 screws
Case number: limited edition 28/50 and 2'555'028
Closure: black IWC alligator strap and platinum buckle
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: IWC Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、說明書及盒子
Only the most complex timepieces are bestowed with the prestigious title of 'Grande Complication,' and the present watch is exemplary of such distinction. IWC introduced its first 'Grande Complication' wristwatch at the 1990 Basel watch fair. Leveraging Kurt Klaus' perpetual calendar module, IWC incorporated a minute repeater into the already intricate movement.
The case measured 42 mm, a considerable size—especially at the time of its introduction. This particular lot from 1993 is limited to just 50 pieces, making it one of IWC's most exclusive timepieces. Comprising 659 meticulously crafted mechanical parts, the watch includes a perpetual calendar for the next 500 days, a moon phase display made of polished goldstone, a chronograph function, and a year display, rendering it an absolute tour de force. Completing the timepiece is its exceptional minute repeater, designed by Renaud & Papi, which beautifully chimes on two gongs.