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IWC 18K Gold Manual-wind Caliber 89 Watch 1950's

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IWC 18K Gold Manual-wind Caliber 89 Watch 1950's
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An vintage IWC wristwatch, in a big-sized heavy solid 18K gold beautifully shaped case with "crab claw" lugs, manufactured in 1950's.
The watch is powered by a legendary manual-wind 17 jewels International Watch Co. caliber 89, one of the best manual-wind movements of this brand, that is running strong and accurate.
The fresh service would be recommended as for all vintage watches with the unknown service history.
The watch sports a classic-looking silver-color dial with original "Alpha" hands, applied gold Arabic numerals and hour markings and "pearl" minute track.
The large 36.5 mm 18k solid-gold case is thick and heavy and closes tightly and precisely. The non-signed yellow-gold winding crown is original to this watch.

CASE:

width - 36.5 mm (not counting winding crown);
length - 42 mm (including lugs);
thickness - 11 mm;
total weight with band and buckle - 44 g.
18K (0.750) solid yellow-gold; three-piece; signed, numbered and hallmarked; long faceted "crab claw" lugs; snap back; original yellow-gold non-signed winding crown; acrylic scratch-free crystal;

DIAL:

silver-color dial; yellow-gold "Alpha" hands, applied gold Arabic numerals and hour markings; central seconds; "pearl" minute track; signed;

MOVEMENT:

genuine Swiss Made manual-wind 17 jewels International Watch Co. 89 caliber; 12'', Dm= 26.5mm; H= 4.25mm; f = 18000 A/h; signed and numbered; excellent working, keeping time;

BAND:

brand-new 18 mm brown leather band; non-signed gold-color buckle; total length of the watch with band and buckle 9 1/4" (23.5 cm).