Incoming: IWC Cal 89

Trog · Sep 9, 2024

Annapolis
It’s an awesome watch and it’s from your dad—nothing else matters. I only wanted to point out the redial as a public service since folks (including me) tend to use forums like this as a reference when learning about and authenticating references. It’d be irresponsible not to acknowledge it, I think. Doesn’t matter how it affects value when it’s an item that’s priceless to the owner.

No worries... how does one redial a watch? Must be a very steady hand.

Annapolis · Sep 9, 2024

I imagine nowadays there are computer-aided printing techniques that could make a redial harder to spot, but yours does appear to be hand-done. It’s easy enough to distinguish from an original factory-printed dial, but even so I do agree: someone had to have a very steady hand and a fine tip pen to do that. Many hand-done redials just look like someone futzed around with a sharpie for five minutes before logging onto eBay.

Scarecrow Boat · Sep 10, 2024

Trog
No worries... how does one redial a watch? Must be a very steady hand.:

This thread has two videos in it that show a process on how it’s achieved. The second video is further down in the thread.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-dial-restoration.170962/

Thread 'Vintage Omega Dial Restoration' ·

This is really impressive to me who don`t know whats going on with all these different possesses. Maybe you find it interesting too.

hen · Apr 2, 2024

Ron_W · Sep 10, 2024

Trog
If it's a redial, it wasn't done by me...and I've hade the watch over 50-years.

@Annapolis yes that is a redial. Maybe look for a cal 89 dial here or on Ebay. There are also some very good dial restorers on Instagram who can do a proper job if you want to keep this dial. I will PM you these names.

Tony C. · Sep 10, 2024

Trog
If it's a redial, it wasn't done by me...and I've hade the watch over 50-years.

Here's an original signature, for comparison:

Tuna Cowboy · Sep 10, 2024

Beautiful watch, here's a pic of mine.

impalla62ss · Sep 10, 2024

That is a beautiful watch you have on the way. I have a Cal. 401, which is pretty similar to the Cal. 89. I hope someday to add an 89 to my collection. Thanks for the post.

impalla62ss · Sep 10, 2024

I reread you post. If you are into titanium and IWC, the pilot heritage is worth a look if modern is not a problem. It is definitely on my wish list.

Incoming: IWC Cal 89

Trog

Annapolis

Scarecrow Boat

Ron_W

Tony C.

Tuna Cowboy

impalla62ss

impalla62ss

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