IWC 89; original or repainted dial?

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osterman

·Jan 23, 2025

Good afternoon to you all.
I'm interested in a IWC 89 rose gold.
Seller states that the dial is 100% original.
However, I would like to be 100% sure about it.
What are your opinions?

 

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gatorcpa

·Jan 23, 2025·ΩF InvestiGator

I think the dial is original. However, the watch seems to be missing the bezel, which would make it a hard pass for me.

Edit - I think the bezel may have been removed with the crystal. However, I would want to see pictures of the fully assembled watch as well as movement and inside caseback.

gatorcpa

 

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osterman

·Jan 23, 2025

Thanks a lot.
In fact, I've asked for photos of the dial without the glass.
Here's some other photos.

 

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Tony C.

·Jan 23, 2025·Ωf Jury member

Almost certainly original.

 

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gatorcpa

·Jan 23, 2025·ΩF InvestiGator

http://www.moeb.ch/dyIWC/

Watch looks to be from 1961.
gatorcpa

 

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osterman

·Jan 23, 2025

The year when I was born....

 

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gatorcpa

·Jan 23, 2025·ΩF InvestiGator

osterman

The year when I was born....

Me too.
gatorcpa

 

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alam

·Jan 23, 2025

If I may, what’s the asking price on that one?

 

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alam

·Jan 23, 2025

It’s a beautiful watch! Here are some shots of mine for comparison..

😇

 

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Dan S

·Jan 23, 2025

Looks good!

 

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Dan S

·Jan 23, 2025

alam

It’s a beautiful watch! Here are some shots of mine for comparison..

😇

Dibs!

 

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calalum

·Jan 23, 2025

I feel like you could find a better one like Alam's with some patience. I have its cousin, picked up from the SC on OF.

 

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noelekal

·Jan 23, 2025·Home For Wayward Watches

Appears original to me.