It is larger than almost all similar dress style watches from the era. Measuring a full 37mm in diameter without the crown, it is larger than a Rolex Datejust and the same size as a Patek "King Size" ref. 2481.
Powered by one of the most highly-regarded manually wound movements ever made, talked about in the same sentence as Pateks, the watch is rich in technical details.
The movement was designed by IWC's renowned technical director Albert Pellaton and chosen by the company to power their famous Mark 11 military watches.
Housing the fine movement is its elegant 18K gold rose case with dramatic ribbon style lugs. Its large size and special lugs give it a distinctive and very pleasing style.
Our photos couldn't do it justice.
We were fortunate to acquire it with all original parts down to the dial, all hands, and winding crown and in beautiful original condition.
Its large case has crisp lines with clear hallmarks. It is just short of mint and presents on the wrist as mint.
Its original and untouched dial is better than near mint.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new genuine IWC third wheel. It is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,723,155
- Year built: 1963
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
- Model: Caliber 89
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K rose gold
- Case markings (inside): 18K (0.750), IWC, Swiss, 1,783,045
- Case markings (outside): Remember - 19 Apr. 1969 - M.M.
- Case condition: Its has crisp lines with clear hallmarks. It is just short of mint and presents on the wrist as mint.
- Dial: Silver, rose gold baton and Arabic indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched, better than near mint
- Dimensions: 37mm wide (without crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, rose gold, 'lances'
- Movement type: IWC caliber 89, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, shock resistant, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator
- Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unused
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C.89, 17 Jewels
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new genuine IWC third wheel
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
