IWC Portuguese F.A. Jones Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

This is IWC's one-time limited edition Portuguese made in 2005 in honour of IWC's founder, F.A. Jones thus his signature is printed on the dial of the watch. IWC was founded in 1868 by an American engineer & watchmaker, Florentine Ariosto Jones in Schaffhausen where the factory still operates today. What makes this watch highly collectible is that IWC specially made the movement Calibre 98290 which resembles closely the original "Jones" calibre from over a 100 years' ago for this watch which with a diameter of 43 mm also marked the re-launch of the large Portuguese watch. On this movement, one can find the distinctive 3/4 plate & the oversized regulator which is often known as "Jones arrow" found on early IWC pocket watches. The Calibre 98290 has 18 jewels and beats 18,800 vph. The watch has a Porcelain white dial with dark blue Arabic numerals, Breguet hands, black signature & minute divisions. Small seconds at 6. it also features a distinctive onion crown that is characteristic of 1870s' pocket watch. Dimensions are 43mm x 51mm x 11mm. Production of this watch is limited to 3,000 pieces. This FA Jones Portuguese when first launched, it has received an overwhelming response in the collectors’ market with some collectors paying close to US$15,000 for this steel watch. But now I am offering an opportunity to own this watch at a sensible price of US$8,250 which is a great value for collectors. Only 3000 pieces were ever made. Watch is in mint condition. It has a few very minor surface hairlines only & does not need to be polished while the original strap is 90% new. No box and papers. Watch was bought at an international auction, hence the auction house receipt will be attached. This receipt certifies the authenticity of the watch. This is a rare and highly collectible timepiece. I am reluctantly letting it go solely for the purpose of reducing my collection. hence do not miss this opportunity. I accept bank wire transfer only.