Recently acquired an IWC cal 89, a watch that I've been eyeing for a while. With so much dial these watches wear large for a vintage piece and they are so understated! I believe this is a 1950s iteration and as I'm fairly new to the watch game, wanted to inquire the expertise of those who are familiar with these watches.

There are a few questions I`d like to ask:

1) Is this a redial?
2) How does the case look in terms of polishing?

I`ve compared it against numerous posts within this forum and to my untrained eye the printing of letters look ok. Case polishing I honestly have no idea but if they are polished doesn't look like a heavy polish job. Any opinions from the more skillful eye is much appreciated.

 

The font and script are good so the dial looks original to me. Nice creamy color. When i look at the lugs the case seems to be polished in the past. But I'm no case fetishist so the watch looks very nice. Enjoy

https://omegaforums.net/threads/wou...an-iwc-cal-89-my-dilemma.107127/#post-1403926

 

Happy coincidence! I've been wearing this for the last few days

 

Dial and case look fine.

 

Original dial ... lugs are polished, but not too badly. Here is mine for comparison.

 

Calibers 853 and 852

 

And caliber 8531

 

Dial looks great to me as well! Nice pick up, wear and enjoy!

 

Def an legit IWC

 

Oooh, what an IWC!

 

Looks like a bit of honest wear and a lot of honest care to my non-expert eyes. I always appreciate that, even if it is just my imagination, as it suggests to me that someone before me/the new owner loved and appreciated the watch as much as, in this case, you yourself hopefully will.

Great find!

 

Hey,

OF is an amazing community. Always a good idea to introduce yourself before posting.

Cheers and welcome

 

I'm no expert but what does this mean?

 

I like the strap. Shark skin?

 

Wow, that was a lot of responses! Love all the examples of these IWCs.

Curious myself as well. Also, right below that it looks like there is a bit of a smudge on the dial. Seem to notice this from time to time on these older IWCs, anyone have an idea on what its from?

I believe it is embossed leather. A Hirsch Atlantis strap. Wouldn`t have been my first personal choice but I kind of like it to be honest.

 

A lot of these IWC's have stains on the dial. That's why a lot of these dials are refinished. The fact yours is original is a big plus. Not sure if it's water intrusion or something else or a slip off from the watchmaker during service.

 

Such a classy looking piece too, nice clean appeal. Wear it in good health!