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IWC Schaffhausen 18K Rose Gold Cal.89 Men's Oversize 37mm Vintage Year 1947

Estimated price for orientation: 2 950 $

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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: IWC Schaffhausen
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland MPN: Does Not Apply
Sesso: Uomo Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Marca: IWC Schaffhausen Display: Analog
Cinturino: Pelle Watch Shape: Round
Alimentazione: Carica automatica Case Colour: Gold
Funzioni: Facile lettura Face Colour: Ivory
Model: 18K Rose Gold Cal.89 Men's Vintage Year 1947 Strap Material: Leather


This is a very rare and fine OVERSIZED 1947  IWC (International watch company Shaffhausen) in solid, 18k. gold measuring 37mm.x44mm.  Estimated At: 6,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD.Notice the simple, classic lines this watch exhibits. The legendary manual winding caliber 89 IWC movement is keeping time very well. The ivory original dial has a wonderful patina, while retaining the original hands and raised gold colored markers. Notice the grasshopper style lugs. This case has not been over polished. These IWC watches are considered to be one of the most classic looking of all vintage watches, and is accurately keeping time. Dial: in great condition with a wonderful patina, signed “International Watch Co. Schaffhausen”. The hours are marked by gold coloured atons and Arabic numerals at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. The hands are in good shape and the crystal is clean and clear.  Movement: IWC cal. 89 17 jewels mechanism winding and setting smoothly, running well and keeping time.  The cal. 89 is a robust reliable power unit, used in most IWC manual watches manufactured during the 1940's/50's. The movement is signed “International Watch Co. Swiss”. The serial number dates the watch to 1947.Strap: fitted with a barely used leather crocodile strap Buckle: rose gold 18K signed IWC IWC vintage watches do not come up for sale very often due to their rarity.  An IWC timepiece has to be a risk averse investment which will increase steadily in value as well as a stylish reliable watch to wear. Do not miss the opportunity to buy this great watch.