IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953

IWC Cal. 89 Shark Fin 18k Rose 1953IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k rose gold with it's white silver dial would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes with beautiful thin shark fin lugs. In a huge 36 mm case which is considered oversized for the era, especially for a dress watch, it brings back relevance to today's modern aesthetics. CASE: good overall

35 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)

5 mm (without crown) / 32 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 6

buckle & hangtag

no movement shot possible after the service

with its angular lines and rectangular design

The attention to detail of the hour markers and elegance of the Honeycomb dial is rarely seen done so well

good overall condition

original never touched silver linen pie pan dial in flawless condition

This example is the manual wind version from 1951 and is featured by a clean design with no date

This particular piece from 1997 is notable for its impeccable condition and stunning and rare deep blue sunburst dial

Here we have a beautifully finished Audemars Piguet rectangular dress watch with clean black dial from the 1970s

steel after market buckle