IWC Vintage Caliber 89 18K Yellow Gold
Description
IWC Vintage Manual Wind Caliber 89, 18K yellow gold on a strap, manual wind movement (IWC Caliber 89), centered sweep second hand, original silver dial with yellow gold stick and Arabic markers, circa 1950's, diameter: 35.5mm, thickness: 8.8mm. Excellent Condition.
Product price
SOLD
More about Vintage Caliber 89 18K Yellow Gold
This is a vintage c. 1950's 18K yellow gold IWC Manual Wind Caliber 89. It has an alligator leather strap with an 18k yellow gold tang buckle, and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. There is a polished solid snap-on case back, and a push/pull winding crown. The 35.5mm diameter solid two-body case, and downturned lugs are polished. The dial is silver with applied faceted "boat-shaped" baton hour markers and Arabic numbers, gold "alpha" hands, and a center sweep seconds hand. There is a perimeter gold dot minute/second track. The 8.8mm thick case, dial, and movement are all signed. This IWC manual wind caliber 89 has a mechanical manual winding IWC caliber 89 movement that's rhodium-plated, with fausses cotes embellishment. It's constructed with 18 jewels, an Incabloc shock absorber device, and a straight-line lever escapement. It includes a monometallic balance that's adjusted to 3 positions, a self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, and an index regulator. The mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz). This IWC Manual Wind Caliber 89 was introduced in the 1950's. The venerable IWC manual winding caliber 89 movement was developed by IWC’s Albert Pellaton in 1946. It was utilized in manually wound IWC watches until the 1980's.
The European Watch Company Process
Trusted since 1993, European Watch Company maintains the highest standards in the industry. Our team of expert watchmakers meticulously inspect every timepiece prior to it being listed for sale. This five-position testing assures the buyer of each watch’s verified provenance, its optimal mechanical condition with authenticated parts, and exceptional “like new” cosmetic appearance. When it comes to quality, we curate only the finest timepieces. So that when they are delivered, the only thing to focus on is your excitement. Our 5-star reputation was earned over three decades of hard work and integrity. To provide further peace of mind, we provide a 1- year limited warranty on all our timepieces. We are confident that we can find you the perfect watch to cherish and enjoy.
You May Also Like:
- Vintage Explorer I Gilt Chapter Dial SS / SS
- Explorer II Steve McQueen 1655 Freccione Circa 1975
- Vintage Sea Dweller Circa 1979 " Great White"
- Fifty Fathoms Milspec 1 Radium "Double Swiss" Circa 1963 FULL GLOSS
- Vintage Speedmaster Pre-Moon SS
- Speedmaster MEISTER SIGNED Dial SS Transitional / 1039 Bracelet COMPLETE
- Explorer II 1655 Freccione c. 1983 NICE PATINA
See Our New Arrivals First