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1910s IWC

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    Graduate
    22 Mar 2012, 4:46 a.m.
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    Same dial of this watch appeared in thread
    orig post
    Didn't have the watch with me so couldn't add comments then.

    Bought this watch from a seller in 1999.
    Started collecting vintage watches in 1998 so knew nothing about s & co,
    peerless etc then. Bought it because I purchased a Rolco from the same
    seller and the watch looked good and he seemed trustworthy.
    This is the 2nd IWC watch I bought. First being a 3521 which I since sold.

    If I remember correctly, seller did show hallmarks of S & Co. I did not keep
    the pics and now I don't know how to open the case. If it is indeed a true
    100 years old watch, don't want to pry it open. If there is clear advice on
    how to open it, can give it a try.

    Took the pics with my mobile so may see reflections of the mobile and my
    fingers on the watch.

    lh6.googleusercontent.com/-01B5WUFWjM0/T2qfUUQGlbI/AAAAAAAAADQ/MXIa4KEgUOk/s400/PA0_0003.JPG
    lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E06aSN7-kLE/T2qfVCvGcHI/AAAAAAAAADY/QU20xQu3Icw/s400/PA0_0002.JPG
    lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7on9ShKFaGw/T2qfV-8cP6I/AAAAAAAAADg/ksd5ZcJTZBs/s400/PA0_0001.JPG
    lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BNWs_4tSo6Q/T2qfWZFEMmI/AAAAAAAAADk/SmNAoZn5HWw/s400/PA0_0000.JPG

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    Moderator
    22 Mar 2012, 6:05 p.m.
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    It's a classic dial design from the era. But also not all S&Co (Stauffer) or Peerless movements were by IWC; there are several discussions about this that can be found via searching our archives, using the upper right magnifying glass.

    I'd guess yours probably is a Calibre 64 IWC, but it's a guess without seeing the movement. You can use a thin knife to gently pry the back up on this type of case, but it's really best to let a watchmaker do it to avoid scratches if you don't know how.

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    Graduate
    7 Jul 2020, 4:13 p.m.
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    Finally asked a watchmaker to open the case. Sorry about quality of photos.
    Says Peerless with serial number on bottom plate

    DateYourIWC:

    Does it look
    like an IWC or not really?

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    Master
    7 Jul 2020, 4:50 p.m.
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    Let's see the front please - and most importantly, the lug attachments to the
    case.

    The summary you mentioned, mentions a Savonnette - which means Hunter or
    closed pocket watch. The lugs may have been added later, to make a
    wristwatch