Swiss silver watch with triple calendar and moon phase Circa 1980

Open faced pocket watch by IWC Schaffhausen
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A Swiss silver pocket watch with a triple calendar and moon phase, circa 1980. Bridge calibre 972 movement, marked with a limited edition number, features jewelled components, a lever escapement, and a Glucydur screw balance. The white enamel dial is signed and displays Roman numerals for the hours, with subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 indicating the date, month, and day, and a moon phase aperture at 12. It includes Breguet hands. The silver engine turned case has a vacant cartouche, a glazed movement, a sapphire display cuvette, and a hinged case back. The case, dial, and movement are all signed. It comes with an IWC presentation box, outer packaging, and an instructional booklet.

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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: International Watch Co. Schaffhausen
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The case shows oxidation throughout. The engine turned caseback and scrolling bezel are well defined. The crystal glazing has light wear and surface scuffs. The dial is in very good overall condition with minimal wear. The calendar functions are phasing, and the movement is operational.