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1969 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Caliber 89 - Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Condition - Iconic Movement - 1 Year Warranty

Gorgeous Restored Condition - Iconic Movement - 1 Year Warranty

Today we are pleased to offer this superior caliber 89 IWC. It is full size, measuring 35mm in diameter.

It is a true expert restoration and presents as mint on the wrist. The dial has been expertly refinished. The case presents as mint, and the watch has all IWC parts down to the hands.

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.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been serviced by a Master Watchmaker and is keeping perfect time.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Photos of the inside available upon request.

A six decade old IWC that looks brand new!


Timepiece's Finer Points:

Dial: Matte black, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, baton indexes, outer minute track

CrystalAcrylic, excellent condition

CaseStainless steel, signed IWC and Probus Scafusia, two-piece, polished and brushed, 35mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip

BandLeather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn

We also stock croc straps.

Movement: IWC caliber 89, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, shock resistant, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds

Crown: Period, signed with IWC fish logo  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 










 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Detailed Appraisal:

  • Manufacturer: IWC

  • City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

  • Serial no.: 1,933,241

  • Case no.: 1,572,601

  • Year movement built: 1969

  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds

  • Designed for: Men

  • Dial: Matte black, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, baton indexes, outer minute track

  • Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip

  • Hands: Original, steel dauphines

  • Jewels: 17 rubies

  • Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn

  • Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition

  • Movement type: IWC caliber 89, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, shock resistant, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator

  • Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C.89, 17 Jewels, Adjusted to 3 Pos.

  • Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.

  • Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our eBay About Me page for details.

  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.

 
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
1.866.204.1267

  
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SELLING POLICIES

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

  • All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items.

  • The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms.

  • US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address.

  • The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid.

  • The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof

  • Winning bidders must fully pay within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder.

  • To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early.

  • Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.

SHIPPING

Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.

International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. 

The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.  This includes the following countries:

Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote.

The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.

 

 

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