IWC Cal.89 18kt Gold Bombay Lugs 35mm - 1949
IWC Cal.89 18kt Gold Bombay Lugs 35mm - 1949
Vintage IWC are still largely overlooked, and therefore provide what we feel is absolutely outstanding value for money for what are simply stunning watches.
What we have here is a circa-1949 manual wind dress watch that utilises the famed Cal.89 movement, one of the most respected manual wind movements from the 20th century. In production from 1946 until 1970 it was renowned for it's robusteness and distinctive winding click, and is quite lovely to behold as well.
The case is made of 18kt gold and measures in at 35mm, quite large for the time, with the most magnificent Bombay lugs. The case is beautifully preserved, with no large dings/nicks etc present.
Housed within it lies a silver dial with gold arabic markers, classic IWC script, and topped with feuille hands. The dial is in very nice condition, with a natural and even patina and no major blemishes.
Hands appear to be original, and show pitting and scratches with the age of the watch. Plexi is very clean.
Serviced by Tempo Prima within the last 12 months. Keeping fantastic time, and winds super smoothly.
It's mounted to an aftermarket leather strap strap on generic gold-tone tang buckle.
Comes with Watch Vault cleaning cloth and Watch Vault Travel Pod.
A truly lovely example.
Brand: IWC
Style: Dress
Year: Circa-1949
Model #: Cal.89
Case Material: Gold
Case details: 35mm
Bracelet: Aftermarket leather
Movement: Cal. 89 manual winding
Dial: Silver
Hands: Gold
Paraphernalia: Watch Vault cleaning cloth and Watch Vault Travel Pod
Grading: Excellent vintage condition
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