IWC Cal. 89 18k Bombé 1948

A Post-War Masterpiece — Oversized Elegance with rare Bambé lugs

This IWC from 1948 is a rare blend of mid-century charm and modern proportions. Cased in solid 18k yellow gold and measuring an impressive 36mm — unusually large for the era — it’s a dress watch that feels perfectly relevant today.

What truly sets this piece apart is the beautifully stepped Calatrava-style case, enhanced by sculptural bombé lugs. Inside beats the revered Calibre 89 — one of IWC’s most legendary and reliable hand-wound movements.

Its golden dial, untouched and naturally aged with a gentle patina, pairs effortlessly with the warmth of the case. Classic, rare, and timelessly elegant, this is a standout piece for the discerning collector — one that bridges the past and present with quiet confidence.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched golden colored dial in great condition
• original hands and crown
  
• some slight patina throughout the dial
• some bigger patina around the numbers

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
• gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from case maker Châtelain, Sandoz & Co
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
• year: 1948
• total weight: 39 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89 - manual
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 02/2026

• -1 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1343