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Where does IWC rank in watches?
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Where IWC ranks in watches is within the realm of high-end timepieces. IWC is one of Switzerland's major luxury watch companies. The maker has gained an international reputation over the past 150 years for its elegant designs and expert craftsmanship. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of IWC watches.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
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Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm
A striking and uncommon design from International Watch Co. (IWC), this vintage men’s dress watch features a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Boutique Edition 41 Mm Portugieser Men's Rose Gold Wa
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Boutique Edition 41 Mm Portugieser Men's Rose Gold Watch IW371614 - Automatic winding, Chronograph. Portugieser. 18k rose gold case (41mm) with exposition ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
$15,050
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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.
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.
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 Portofino Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel
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.
IWC PORTOFINO Automatic Mens Watch, IW351320 - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Condition - Fully Serviced - 1 Year Warranty
Today's offering showcases this very fine IWC Portofino mens watch in gorgeous condition.
In design and construction it is very similar to the Portofino's available new today.
As the IWC website states, "Over the past three decades, the Portofino watch family has established itself as one of IWC Schaffhausen's most successful families and is equally popular with both men and women. This is due to both the steady demand for classic models and the puristic design of the Portofino models.
The origins of the large minimalistic case design for the Portofino can be traced back to the 1970's, when the Lepine pocket watch...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Men's Vintage International IWC 36mm 18k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch Cal. 89
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC)
Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made
Caliber No.: 89
Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Case Height: 42mm (Lug to lug)
Case W...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
$2,112 Sale Price
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1972 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Retro Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic - SS
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 1stD...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel