Early 1950’s International Watch Co. (Schaffhausen, Swiss) 18k Gold Case Dress Watch – 17j IWC Cal. 88
€ 3,000.00
1 in stock
A super classy gents dress watch by IWC (Swiss), this exquisite watch, has been professionally inspected by Localtime (2025) and is ready to wear or join your collection. The 18k solid yellow gold case (33.50mm or 35mm counting the crown at 3h) measures 42mm L2L, has a classic thickness of just 9mm and has been professionally cleaned but not polished, to maintain its original integrity. It is in a fantastic vintage condition and is a very classy looker on the wrist (last photo is me wearing the watch on one of my own straps, to wrist-check it for a couple of days). The ivory dial and gold Arabic numerals and hands are simple and combine wonderfully with the large sub-seconds at 6h, for a minimal and classy look. It is carrying a manual-wind IWC Cal. 88 movement with 17j and serial number 1172196 which places the production of this watch between 1950 and 1955 (I would say 1953 based on the span of serial numbers in that 5 year period). It is wearing a lovely dark brown genuine crocodile leather strap by Cinturini Poletto Italy (these lovely straps are also listed separately in the store). As with all the watches we handle in-house, the listed price includes a 3-month written warranty from the time of purchase. Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you might need.
Important Note: Sometimes I am asked what I exactly mean with ‘professionally inspected by Localtime’. Here is my theory on vintage watches: as a purveyor of vintage watches, my effort is to always do only what is needed to the watch. I do not buy ‘junk’ watches to resell. I am choosy with my purchases and always sell watches that are, to my knowledge, authentic and in good condition. I first inspect the watch, both visually (cosmetically) and then mechanically. If I judge that the watch is not yet in need of a full service then I do not put the watch through a service which, by the way, entails a lot of risks too. Instead, I give it what I call my ‘Spa’ treatment which will include a cleaning, changing of gaskets, oiling, lubricating and mechanical testing. If the plexi is heavily scratched or discoloured and it can not be cleaned, I change it. If the crown is wrong or worn, I also change it. Now, if the watch is in need of a full service, then my ‘professionally inspected’ description becomes ‘professionally serviced’. In both cases, I mention what has been changed (if anything) on the watch and I include a written warranty with my listed price.
Important Note On Straps/Bracelets: The straps I use on my watches (leather, canvas, suede, rubber) are always brand new, unless otherwise mentioned and, in most cases, I also sell them separately in my store, in different colours and sizes. In the case of metal bracelets, if the watch is NOS, the bracelet is also unused. If the watch is pre-owned with its original bracelet, then the bracelet is also pre-owned, unless otherwise mentioned. Either way, if in doubt, please ask.
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Brand | IWC (Swiss) |
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Production Period | 1950-1955 (as per movement production times) |
Model | Classic Dress Watch |
Functions | Time Only |
Movement | Manual Wind |
Caliber | 17j IWC Cal. 88 |
Case Material | 18k Yellow Gold |
Case Back | 18k Yellow Gold |
Case Size | 33.50mm case, 35mm including crown at 3h |
Lug To Lug Size | 42mm |
Thickness | 9mm |
Lug Width | 18mm |
Condition | Pre-Owned & Working With Warranty |
Last Known Service | Inspected by Localtime – January 2025 |
Shipping | Free Worldwide |
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