I know nothing about the IWC brand. My Uncle just gave this too me. Just kidding, no Uncle. But I have an opportunity to purchase this watch. It is 18K, from 1948 and the case is 36mm±. Can anyone tell me anything about it. I know I don't have many good pics, but I didn't know that I was going to post a thread, just wanted a couple to look it up on the intranet. I am not familiar with IWC at all, I have mostly Omegas, but for some reason this has caught my attention. Any information would be helpful.
It's a caliber 89, most likely from the late 40's or early to mid 50's. I think it might be an older redial, but wait for more opinions.
Redial without a doubt. There are a lot shoddy examples of the cal 89 abound, but there are also good examples to be had for reasonable prices.
This is a cal. 89 as mentioned above. The dial has plenty patina, that's for sure. I cannot tell from your pictures if this is a redial.
These IWCs are collectible. As I have read in IWC forums, the gold examples are the most sought-after. However if this particular example is a redial, then I would not purchase it.
Undoubtedly a redial, and not a good one. There are much better examples of gold cal. 89 IWCs available, though they are not cheap.
Yes, as others have stated - definitely a redial. These watches are not exactly uncommon, so keep looking and you'll find a keeper!
Thanks for everyones help. I will definitely keep looking. I would never be happy with this dial now that everyone has pointed out its, now obvious, flaws.
+1 here, those are my both observations as well ... also, no SWISS/Swiss made also seems to be a red flag (not always true, but def. raises my eyebrows) except for watches not made in "swisserland" ;-) cheers, Al