{"product_id":"iwc-cal-89-shark-fin-18k-rose-gold-1961","title":"IWC Cal. 89 'Shark Fin' 18k Rose Gold - 1961","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIWC Cal. 89 'Shark Fin' 18k Rose Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVintage IWC are still largely overlooked, and therefore provide what we feel is absolutely outstanding value for money for what are simply stunning watches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat we have here is a circa-1961 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 robustness and distinctive winding click, and is quite lovely to behold as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe case is made of 18kt rose gold and measures in at an oversized for the era 36.5mm (sometimes listed as 37mm), with the most magnificent 'Shark Fin' lugs. The case is beautifully preserved, with no dings or dents present and only the most minor of hairlines. Hallmarks are crisp, and deep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHoused within it lies a silver dial with gold Arabic markers for the quarter hours, and lovely applied stick markers for the remainder, which are all sitting inboard of the most beautiful 18k inlaid dots for the minute track. It also features classic IWC script, and topped with Alpha 18k hands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe dial is in unbelievable condition, with only the most minor of small scratches present. Plexi is extremely clean, as are the hands.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eServiced by the previous retailer, Goldammer, in 2020. Keeping fantastic time, and winds super smoothly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt's mounted to a handmade Fluco German leather strap strap on generic gold-tone tang buckle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eComes with Watch Vault cleaning cloth, Watch Vault Travel Pod, receipt and certificate from Goldammer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA truly exceptional example. The combination of size, iconic movement, rose gold, hand craft and condition makes you wonder why you'd pay more money for a lesser modern watch. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBrand: IWC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStyle: Dress\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYear: Circa-1961\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eModel #: Cal.89\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCase Material: 18k Rose Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCase details: 37mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBracelet: Aftermarket leather\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMovement: Cal. 89 manual winding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDial: Silver\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHands: Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eParaphernalia: Watch Vault cleaning cloth and Watch Vault Travel Pod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrading: Near mint vintage condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWatch Vault utilises the TZ grading system. Please see below for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51328227573924,"sku":"SH1055","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/7934\/6084\/files\/IWCCal.89_SharkFin_18kRoseGold-1961WatchVault01.jpg?v=1778730865","url":"https:\/\/www.watchvault.com.au\/products\/iwc-cal-89-shark-fin-18k-rose-gold-1961","provider":"Watch Vault Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}