IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k yellow gold in Calatrava style with bombé lugs would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes in an outstanding condition.

In a huge 36 mm case which is considered oversized for the era, especially for a dress watch, it brings back relevance to today's modern aesthetics.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18K yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
• year: 1951
• total weight: 40g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 04/2024
• +20sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

• original never touched light cream dial in good condition
• original hands and crown
• some aging spots throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
• gold plated after market buckle

 

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #379