2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 13, 2010
it's my first post here, so hi everyone... i got this from my father, and need help identifying the model. my father thinks he got it in the 50's. is there any point in opening it? where can i find some more details about it?
It should be what we call a "Calibre 89" which was IWC's hand-wound movement during this period, starting in the late 1940s and going for several decades. It is an excellent movement that can perform within chronometer specifications.
The movement was used in various models with different dials. You might be able to identify the model number by checking the vibntage catalogs. I've assembled most of them at http://www.iwcforum.com/Vintage_Catalogs.html
If the watch is opened you can get the case and movement numbers. We then can tell you here when the movement was made. If you send those numbers to IWC, for 50 CHF they can issue an extract from their archives which will tell you also when and where the watch was first sold (that is, to which dealer).
3 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 18, 2010
Hello My name is Tomasz Sowiński. I am 52 years old and I am writing to you this letter from the Polish, and specifically from the city of Sosnowiec is located in Silesia. I wanted to tell you that I am the owner of your pocket watch manufacturing company, who got the drop after the death of my grandfather in 1971. In Annex I wish to send you a picture of this watch to determine (if possible) its date, technical data, and its value. Mention that this watch is now 100% technically efficient. Remaining in the esteemed company I expect from moderator interesting answers to my questions.
We need a photo of the movement (werke) to give you more information. We could use the numbers on the movement and also the cased for better information.
That said, you have a watch with a military style dial and hands. Most of these were made in the late 1930s.
i got this from my father, and need help identifying the model.
my father thinks he got it in the 50's.
is there any point in opening it?
where can i find some more details about it?
The movement was used in various models with different dials. You might be able to identify the model number by checking the vibntage catalogs. I've assembled most of them at
http://www.iwcforum.com/Vintage_Catalogs.html
If the watch is opened you can get the case and movement numbers. We then can tell you here when the movement was made. If you send those numbers to IWC, for 50 CHF they can issue an extract from their archives which will tell you also when and where the watch was first sold (that is, to which dealer).
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
i just opened it in a store and on the case it had the number 1358285.
where do i locate the other number that is needed?
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
My name is Tomasz Sowiński. I am 52 years old and I am writing to you this
letter from the Polish, and specifically from the city of Sosnowiec is
located in Silesia.
I wanted to tell you that I am the owner of your pocket watch manufacturing
company, who got the drop after the death of my grandfather in 1971.
In Annex I wish to send you a picture of this watch to determine (if
possible) its date, technical data, and its value.
Mention that this watch is now 100% technically efficient.
Remaining in the esteemed company I expect from moderator
interesting answers to my questions.
Here is the picture of your watch:
We need a photo of the movement (werke) to give you more information. We could use the numbers on the movement and also the cased for better information.
That said, you have a watch with a military style dial and hands. Most of these were made in the late 1930s.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Thank you for your answer. We will try find a good watchmaker and take the photo movement a my watch. The next I send to you on this forum.
Best regards
Tomasz Sowiński