IWC Calibre 89 Dress Watch in 18K Pink Gold

CIRCA: 1950s
CASE NUMBER: 1169308
CASE MATERIAL: 18K pink gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm in diameter
DIAL: Opaline white with applied Arabic hour markers and gold dotted minute track
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black lizard strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6 1/2 inches to 8 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 89

IWC was one of the few watch companies of note in the German speaking part of Switzerland. Founded by an American, it was truly "International." The Calibre 89 is considered the signature manual wind movement made by IWC. The present example exhibits wear but displays beautifully with an original dial characterized by IWC's classic use of gold dot minute markers.
Condition Report: The dial is in good condition with fine spotting as a result of age and wear. The case is in fair condition with significant wear to the lugs; the caseback does not snap firmly onto the case. The watch is running at the time of cataloging. Overall, the watch is in fair condition.

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