3121 - IWC · POCKET WATCH WITH FULL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASE

IWC · POCKET WATCH WITH FULL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASE Ref. 5502 · ca. 1980–1981 · 925 silver · 56 mm In the midst of the quartz era, IWC treated itself to this pocket watch brimming with mechanical refinements. On the front, the full calendar and moon phase are arranged on the light-colored dial; on the back, engraved bridges, gold chatons, and blue screws take center stage. The 5502 demonstrates just how beautifully IWC showcased its watchmaking artistry around 1981. Weight: 154.9 g · Case number: 2272231 · Movement number: 2332320 Case: Large Lépine case in sterling silver with a fluted crown, lugs, and mineral glass. Guilloché caseback with a floral border and an open cartouche; beneath it, a glass inner caseback offers a view of the movement. Dial: White with Roman numerals and blued Breguet hands. Four harmoniously arranged displays for moon phase and lunar age, day of the week, date, and month, along with a small seconds sub-dial. Movement: Hand-wound, IWC Caliber 9721, hand-engraved floral bridges, gold chatons, and blued screws Functions: Two-hand watch with small seconds, full calendar (day of the week, date, month), moon phase with moon age indicator Box: No · Papers: No Condition: Very well preserved with slight signs of wear and residual tarnish on the sides and edges of the case. Well-maintained dial, finely preserved movement engraving; IWC sticker on the case back.