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International Watch Co., Schaffhausen
, Movement No. 1167812, Case No. 1190204, Cal. 89, 37 mm, circa 1948A gentleman's very fine classical vintage wristwatch with centre seconds and calibre 89
Case: 18k gold, push back. Dial: black. Movm.: bridge movement, Glucydur screw balance.
This marvellous classic wristwatch in its yellow gold case has a rare black dial and is fitted with the legendary IWC calibre 89 . In 1946 Albert Pellaton – who was IWC’s technical director at the time – designed this high precision movement type with sweeping seconds hand. Only two years later, in 1948, the Mark XI aviator’s watches were produced with this revolutionary calibre.
#42641
Case: very good
Dial: very good
Movm.: very good, capable of running
Dial: very good
Movm.: very good, capable of running