IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953
IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k rose gold with it's white/silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful thin shark fin lugs.
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:
- good overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
- 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10.2 mm thick
- year: 1953
- total weight: 42 g
MOVEMENT:
- International Watch Co Cal. 89
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced in 07/2024
- -5 sec/d / 310°
DIAL:
- original never touched white/silver dial in great condition
- original hands and crown
- some slight patina throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- light brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
- rose gold plated after market buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #547
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IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953
IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953
IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k rose gold with it's white/silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful thin shark fin lugs.
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:
- good overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
- 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10.2 mm thick
- year: 1953
- total weight: 42 g
MOVEMENT:
- International Watch Co Cal. 89
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced in 07/2024
- -5 sec/d / 310°
DIAL:
- original never touched white/silver dial in great condition
- original hands and crown
- some slight patina throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- light brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
- rose gold plated after market buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #547
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IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k rose gold with it's white/silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful thin shark fin lugs.
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:
- good overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
- 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10.2 mm thick
- year: 1953
- total weight: 42 g
MOVEMENT:
- International Watch Co Cal. 89
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced in 07/2024
- -5 sec/d / 310°
DIAL:
- original never touched white/silver dial in great condition
- original hands and crown
- some slight patina throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- light brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
- rose gold plated after market buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #547
