Iwc 18k Calatrava Bombé 1949

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 nos condition.

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 no traces of use (nos)
• 3- body 18K yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 36,5 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1949

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 07/2023
• +9sec/d / 340°

DIAL:

• original never touched honey colored dial in flawless condition
• original hands, dial and crown