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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 yellow gold in Calatrava style with teardrop lugs and stepped case would remain a constant in anyone's collections.
In a huge 36.5 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 from case maker Wyss & Co
- 36.5 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8.8 mm thick
- year: 1948
- total weight: 42 g
MOVEMENT:
- International Watch Co. Cal. 89 - manual
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced in 09/2024
- +15 sec/d / 340°
DIAL:
- original never touched golden colored dial in good condition with some slightly patina
- original hands and crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown aftermarket leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
- gold plated after market buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #622
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