IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953

IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k rose gold with it's white/silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful thin shark fin lugs.

In a huge 36 mm case which is considered oversized for the era, especially for a dress watch, it brings back relevance to today's modern aesthetics.

CASE:

• good overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10.2 mm thick
• year: 1953
• total weight: 42 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co Cal. 89
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 07/2024
• -5 sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

• original never touched white/silver dial in great condition
• original hands and crown
• some slight patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• light brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
• rose gold plated after market buckle

 

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #547