107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 387
IWC
An attractive vintage wristwatch with the legendary calibre 89 hand-wound movement
Sold
estimated
700—1.500 €
Price realized
1.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.1232005
Cal.89
Diam.37 mm
Circa1948
Ctry.Switzerland
This vintage timepiece is distinguished by its striking, stepped bezel and down-turned lugs. The dial is silvered and has contemporary gold indexes. Due to its age, it has traces of oxidation. Inside is the legendary Calibre 89, which IWC used in the British Royal Air Force's Mark XI Pilot's Watch from 1948. They promised the highest possible reliability under toughest circumstances and protection against magnetic influences in the cockpit without corrupting the preciseness. The reliable manual wind calibre 89 was also used in expedition watches.