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 silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful shark fin lugs.
In a huge 37 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 almost no traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on caseback from casemaker Les Fils de Jules Blum
- 37 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 9 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 10/2024
- +1 sec/d / 340°
DIAL:
- original never touched silver dial in flawless condition
- original hands and crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
- rose gold plated after market buckle
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