1950s IWC just in

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c 1951, Cal 85 I believe!

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Reallllllllly nice. Solid gold?
yep! 18k yg, I'm not sure if they even did any gold plating in this era at all (1950s)
 
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Stunning! I have the ribbon/shark lug version. Definitely want to add a twisted/bombay lug version down the line. Great pick up!
 
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Here’s my just arrived late 50s cal 89. In the 18kg.
Really love the Geneva striping and overall finish on the Movement.
 
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I'm not usually much for YG, but those vintage IWC's are gorgeous. Congrats on the new addition to the OP and to all those showing their treasures!
 
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Distinctive lug designs from these Swiss WMs like IWC, particularly in the 40-50s really have a way of dressing up the typically staid formal wear watch. They really do jump out at you. Nice one OP..
 
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Ok, so is not 1950s, but I think it is beautiful anyway. It IS classically beautiful as a cushion form case, identical to a trench watch but deriving from the late 1930s
 
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Very nice all the way around. The 1950s and early 1960s dress watches from IWC, Omega, and the like have just never been equaled.
 
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Came late to this thread - thanks for showing these beautiful pieces, it's made up for a rough week. Thanks to @guaranteed.rohu for starting this thread. Here's a Cal 83 from 1942 to keep us going.... 🙄
 
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This is an absolute KNOCK OUT! I love those "bombay" lugs.

Enjoy,

Thomas
 
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PS - this whole thread (and all the other IWC threads here) belong in the "High End" forum, not "Other Watch Brands"! 🍿