YELLOW GOLD POCKET WATCH. By IWC, Switzerland, 1929. Round, with later applied decoration of the gold monogram of King Ferdinand (FI) under the Bulgarian royal crown. Hand-wound mechanical movement, gold dial signed "International Watch Co - Schaffhausen", seconds at 6 o'clock, Arabic numerals, metal movement cover, gold hands. The watch is housed in a later horseshoe-shaped red velvet case with the king's monogram in the center, and ivory silk inside. Wear to case and dial, but overall good condition. Movement no. 875 277 - Case no. 902 357. Marked: 585 (14 k). Case size: 50 mm. Gross weight: 65 g. History: according to IWC archives, this watch was sold on March 2, 1929 in Zurich.

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