IWC 18K Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960
This is a vintage 18K yellow gold wristwatch produced by International Watch Co. (IWC), dated by the seller to 1960. The round gold case measures 33 mm in diameter and houses a seller-reported 17-jewel manual-wind calibre 89 mechanical movement operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour.
The champagne-toned dial features applied gold-tone baton indexes, a double baton at 12 o'clock, an outer beaded minute track, and matching hands with a sweep seconds hand. The dial is signed 'International Watch Co. SCHAFFHAUSEN' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mechanical wristwatch
- Jewel Count
- 17 Jewels
- Case Diameter
- 33 mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Calibre
- Calibre IWC 89
- Case Serial Number
- 1596046
- Maker / attribution
- International Watch Co.
- Movement Serial Number
- 1546797
Design
- Mechanism
- The watch utilizes an IWC Calibre 89 manual-wind mechanical movement, which the seller states has 17 jewels and a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour. The seller lists the movement serial number as 1546797. As internal components are not visible in the provided photographic evidence, these technical specifications depend on seller documentation.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a champagne-toned dial with applied gold-tone baton hour markers and a matching minute/second track. The display includes faceted gold hands. The dial is signed 'International Watch Co. SCHAFFHAUSEN'.
- Visible features
- • Light champagne dial with applied gold-tone baton hour markers and double marker at 12 o'clock • Faceted center hour and minute hands accompanied by a central sweep seconds hand • Fitted to a reddish-brown textured leather strap with reptile-grain pattern • Polished circular bezel with angular tapered lugs and fluted winding crown
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece is housed in an 18K yellow gold circular case measuring 33 mm in diameter. The configuration includes a case width of 35 mm inclusive of the crown, and a lug-to-lug length of 41.7 mm. The seller reports the case features the hallmark 'International Watch Co. SWISS 18K' and bears the serial number 1596046.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1596046
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and interior case back serial markings are reported by the source and not visible in the exterior photograph
- Research required: Originality and restoration history of the dial and components rely on seller claims