109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 374
IWC / Intern. Watch Co.
A classically elegant vintage wristwatch with the legendary calibre 89 hand-wound movement
Sold
estimated
900—1.800 €
Price realized
1.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back.
Dial
Gilt.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.2146867
Ref.R2618
Cal.89
Diam.35 mm
Circa1952
Ctry.Switzerland
This vintage timepiece is distinguished by its beautiful dial with honey-coloured patina, framed by a narrow, smooth bezel in a warm shade of gold. 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.