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IWC Dress Watch

If you are after a dress watch that is pure class, from a renowned house, unique, gold and beautiful …this is your watch!

This IWC from 1949 is made out of 18k yellow gold and features the an original IWC bbuckle,  very characteristic tear drop lugs, and a beautiful horizontally brushed dial. This particular example is in stunning condition. It is very close to new old stock. Inside you will find a manually wound caliber, fully serviced like you are used to from us. This beauty is ready to complete your finest outfits.

We would love to tell you all about it at Reestraat 3 Amsterdam

€ 3.500

Availability: In stock

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Details
Brand IWC
Diameter 35 mm
Model Dress watch
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Year of production (circa) 1949
Buckle/clasp Original plated buckle
Material 18k Yellow gold
Lug Width 18 mm
Crystal Acrylic
Set Content Watch only
Dial color Champagne
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Movement Hand-wound
Backstory

International Watch Company, better known as IWC Schaffhausen, was founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868. The company specialized in Aviation watches and is currently operating under the Richemont Group umbrella.

IWC introduced its first pilot’s watch in 1936. An inner rotating pointer could be used to keep track of take-off times and the escapement was anti-magnetic, to cope with the magnetic fields from the cockpit instruments.

In 1939, two Portuguese distributors ordered a large wristwatch with pocket watch movement and another iconic IWC line was born: the Portugieser. Today, particularly the dressy Portugieser chronographs are popular among IWC aficionados.

When Europe plummets into WWII, IWC is commissioned by both sides of the conflict to supply military watches. The two best-known examples are the Dirty Dozen field watches for the allies and the big pilot, known as Beobachtungsuhr or B-uhr, for the German Luftwaffe. The latter would form the design template for the later Big Pilot range.

Towards the end of WWII, IWC developed a new military movement, known as Cal. 89. When the war ends, the tough caliber is fitted to civilian watches. The Cal. 89 watches, many in classic Calatrava style, remain popular among collectors until today. In 1948, the Cal. 89 is fitted to the Pilot Mk XI, another popular vintage reference.

1955 Saw the introduction of another influential IWC model: the Ingenieur. IWC used its expertise in magnetic resistance to manufacture a watch for engineers and scientists, working with magnetic fields. This is two years after Rolex introduced the Milgauss for the same clientele.

In 1967, IWC branches out into water sports. The Aquatimer is introduced as a serious divewatch. The more casual Yacht Club is launched alongside for all-purpose daily wearing.

IWC remained innovative, being among the early adopters of the brand new quartz technology, for instance. But the house also recognized the value of heritage, building on its historic Pilot and Portugieser ranges. The result is a broad scope of all sorts of watches, for all sorts of people. Through it all, IWC maintained a reputation as high quality watchmakers.

Shipping

At AWCo we put the safety of our shipments upfront at all times. Therefore, we ship all our packages insured.

We strive to promptly handle packages to minimize delays. Delivery times begin from the day of dispatch. While we make every effort to ensure smooth delivery, we cannot be held responsible for delays caused by destination customs, local duties, taxes, or lost items during transit.

Certainly, we understand that overloaded mail-order companies can also contribute to potential delays in the delivery process. Despite our best efforts, external factors beyond our control may affect shipping times. Rest assured, we remain committed to providing timely service and will work diligently to ensure your order reaches you as promptly as possible. For any inquiries or updates, feel free to reach out to us at info@awco.nl. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Brand

IWC

Model

Year of production (circa)

1949

Material

18k Yellow gold

Crystal

Acrylic

Dial color

Champagne

Movement

Hand-wound

Diameter

35 mm

Bracelet/strap:

Leather

Buckle/clasp

Original plated buckle

Lug Width

18 mm

Set Content

Watch only