IWC Cal. 89 18k Bombé 1951

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 in Calatrava style with bombé lugs would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes in an outstanding 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 very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
• 36.5 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 9.2 mm thick
• year: 1951
• total weight: 41g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 04/2024
• +9sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched golden colored dial in perfect condition
• original hands and crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
• rose gold/ steel after market buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #415