Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
Outstanding International Watch Company solid 18ct gold gents wristwatch.
This the legendary calibre 89 movement set in gold chatons Geneva stripe plates with hand beveled edges and seconds friction adjust.which is regarded as the top of the range and known as the watchmakers watch as one of the finest movements ever made, as you can see it is in fabulous condition.
The dial is in mint condition having been fully restored, the fine leaf hands are original as is the winding crown and the serrations are crisp and sharp. It has a solid 18ct gold case.
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 the best original example we have ever had, a rare find indeed.
The watch case measures 35mm in diameter not including the crown.
The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects. This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous
The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under high magnification for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The watch movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. the cases are polished and the watch sealed, in the case of waterproof watches a full waterproof pressure test is carried out to manufacturers specification.
Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
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Solid 18ct Gold International Watch Company Iwc Calibre 89 C1951
