1961 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel

IWC

Item No. 5563

Today we are pleased to offer this superior caliber 89 IWC. It is full size, measuring 35mm in diameter.

It has had a true expert restoration and presents almost as mint on the wrist. The dial has been expertly refinished. The case is scratch-free, and the watch has all IWC parts down to the hands and winding crown.

Powered by one of the most highly-regarded manually wound movements ever made, talked about in the same sentence as Pateks, the watch is rich in technical details.

For those unfamiliar, the caliber 89 movement was designed by IWC's renowned technical director Albert Pellaton.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been serviced by a Master Watchmaker and is keeping perfect time.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

A five and a half decade old IWC that presents on wrist as fully restored!

  • Manufacturer: IWC
  • City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Serial no.: 1,607,424
  • Case no.: 1,418,159
  • Year movement built: 1961
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men 
  • Dial: Gloss black, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished
  • Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip
  • Hands: Original, steel batons
  • Jewels: 17 rubies
  • Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard a variety of other straps.
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
  • Case condition: Scratch-free with signs of previous polishing. A few spots of pitting hidden underneath the case back. On the wrist it presents very nicely.
  • Movement type: IWC caliber 89, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, shock resistant, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator
  • Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C.89, 17 Jewels
  • Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
  • Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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