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Whether IWC watches are expensive is largely a matter of opinion. Usually priced around $5,000, entry-level watches from the Swiss maker are less expensive than similar timepieces offered by other luxury watchmakers. IWC's highest-priced timepieces do sell for upwards of $250,000. Find a collection of IWC watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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IWC Black Titanium Big Pilot’s Top Gun Perpetual Calendar
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic
Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phase, power reserve, perpetual calendar, power reserve
Case: 48mm black titanium case, sapphire crystal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites.
1957 IWC Vintage Mens Cal. 89 Dress Watch - Platinum
Gorgeous Restored Condition - Iconic Movement - 1 Year Warranty
Today we are proud to offer this rare IWC made for the Japanese market encased in platinum and powered by the superior caliber 89 IWC.
While the vast majority of these were made in stainless steel with some also being made in 18K gold and a few gold plated cases, only very few were made in platinum.
Powered by one of the most highly-regarded manually wound movements ever made, talked about in the same sentence as Pateks, the watch is rich in technical details.
For those unfamiliar, the caliber 89 movement was designed by IWC's renowned technical director Albert Pellaton.
It is encased in the watch's original contract case made for IWC for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly stamped on the inside. The case has a balanced design with semi claw lugs.
We have developed quite a bit of expertise in these rare platinum Isomura IWCs, having owned well over a dozen. This is the earliest one we have even seen, and the first that is only engraved with the Isomura case number, likely due to how early it is.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition.
Its very rare platinum case presents as mint. It is beautifully engraved on the back with a Japanese flower done at the time of the original sale or in vintage times.
Its matte black dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled its movement.
It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
You won't be disappointed - a very rare more than six decade old IWC that presents essentially like new on the wrist!
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.
Detailed Appraisal:
Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Serial no.: 1,426,514
Year built: 1957
Case no.: 136,680
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Dimensions: slightly over 33mm wide (without crown), 42.5mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: Presents as mint
Case markings (outside): Isomura for IWC case number, engraved with Japanese flower
Dial: Matte black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished
Hands: Original, "dauphines"
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: It has been equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Movement: IWC caliber 89...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
1940s manual wind IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch featuring a clean 36mm dial and elegant 18K yellow gold casing. A timeless vintage piece with mechanical charm and refined detailing.
D...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
IWC Portuguese Annual Calendar Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch IW503502
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box.
* Free Shipping within the USA
* Two-year warranty coverage
* 14-day retu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph IW376805 Stainless Steel Rubber Strap Box Paper 44mm
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW376805
Model: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Rubber
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Blue
Face: Sapphire Crys...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
IWC 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By IWC
Located in Sammu shi, JP
IWC 1970s Vintage watch ladies
size : case 20mm
arm circumference : 14cm between 17cm
movement : Hand-wound
This watch from IWC (Internationa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel