Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968

Name: Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1188955
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Fowey River Antiques

Description

Outstanding Gold Filled Calibre 89 gents wristwatch.

The attention to detail is what makes these IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers.

This is the legendary calibre 89 movement originally developed for military use, with ruby jewels set into gold chatons, Geneva stripe plates with hand beveled edges and seconds friction adjust. Widely regarded as the finest movement ever made and known as the watchmakers watch, as you can see it is in fabulous condition having just been fully serviced.

The dial is original, perfect and unblemished.

It has the rare water resistant reference 910 gold filled case with armoured glass. its in mint condition.

This is one of the most hard wearing vintage watches you can buy it will put up with a lot of abuse and still keep going.

The diameter of the case is 34mm without the winding crown

The serial number dates this watch to 1968, this would have been one of the very last calibre 89s ever made

As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

IWC are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class indeed this is one of the best examples we have ever had, a rare find.

We can fit any colour or style of strap you prefer

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects and comes with a one year warranty.

If you only ever buy one vintage watch we couldn't recommend anything better than an IWC 89.

With its military grade movement, water resistant case and armoured glass this is very much a wolf in sheeps clothing.

A true heirloom watch.

We offer a highly personalised and bespoke service.

If you would like to buy or reserve this watch please telephone us on 01726 813155

email us foweyshop@gmail.com

Mobile text 07878258979

We can then discuss strap options, delivery dates and other personalisations to suit you.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

3.4cm (1.34")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1188955

Dealers Notes

We specialise in high end vintage watches which we professionally restore such as Omega, Longines, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre etc and also ladies platinum and diamond cocktail watches.

All Watches include free fully insured international shipping. All other items please contact us for a quotation.

Description

Outstanding Gold Filled Calibre 89 gents wristwatch.

The attention to detail is what makes these IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers.

“

This is the legendary calibre 89 movement originally developed for military use, with ruby jewels set into gold chatons, Geneva stripe plates with hand beveled edges and seconds friction adjust.

Fowey River Antiques

Widely regarded as the finest movement ever made and known as the watchmakers watch, as you can see it is in fabulous condition having just been fully serviced.

fig 1. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant IWC Calibre 89 From 1968 — fig 1. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968

The dial is original, perfect and unblemished.

It has the rare water resistant reference 910 gold filled case with armoured glass. its in mint condition.

This is one of the most hard wearing vintage watches you can buy it will put up with a lot of abuse and still keep going.

fig 2. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant IWC Calibre 89 From 1968 — fig 2. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968

The diameter of the case is 34mm without the winding crown

The serial number dates this watch to 1968, this would have been one of the very last calibre 89s ever made

As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

fig 3. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant IWC Calibre 89 From 1968 — fig 3. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968

IWC are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class indeed this is one of the best examples we have ever had, a rare find.

fig 4. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant IWC Calibre 89 From 1968 — fig 4. Very Rare Mint Condition Gold Filled Water Resistant Iwc Calibre 89 from 1968

We can fit any colour or style of strap you prefer

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects and comes with a one year warranty.