IWC Cal. 89 Stainless Steel — Timeless Proportions from 1948

A classic IWC dress watch from 1948, showcasing the brand’s early mastery of understated design and mechanical reliability. Crafted in stainless steel, the watch stands out with its thick, downturned lugs, giving it a strong wrist presence that wears larger than its 35 mm diameter.

The silver dial remains untouched and beautifully preserved, complemented by gold hands and hour markers that add warmth and timeless elegance. Inside beats the legendary IWC Cal. 89, a hand-wound movement renowned for its durability and precision.

A versatile vintage piece that feels just as relevant today as it did over 70 years ago — refined, balanced, and effortlessly wearable.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver dial in flawless condition
  
• original hands and crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• cognac brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• stainless steel GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing almost no trace of use
  
• 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
  
• 35 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 9.5 mm thick
• year: 1948
• total weight: 38 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89 - manual
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
  
• professionally serviced in 12/2025
• +16 sec/d / 350°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1284