1950s IWC Dress Watch In Steel With Calibre 89 Movement
Why This Watch Matters This stunning steel IWC dress watch features a classic center seconds design and is fitted with a much celebrated caliber 89 movement. The Full Story IWC has long been synonymous with seeking beauty in simplicity, and this example exemplifies that ethos. This piece might be the perfect dress watch. The 35mm case measurement may seem small by today’s standards, but the proportions between the case and dial and everything in between are perfectly calibrated. The case style is very elegant, similar to the Calatrava model by Patek Philippe. The three-body case construction on this model is designed so it appears to have a slim profile from the side, perfectly designed to peek out just enough under the shirt or jacket cuff. The eggshell hue of the beautifully aged dial adds a certain character to the watch. The simple steel baton indexes and dauphine hands gently accent the watch with the center-seconds capturing the eye of the wearer. The watch is fitted with IWC’s