• Apprentice
    16 Mar 2010, 9:55 p.m.

    Hi!
    I never been that much into watches but my grandfather used to collect em. A few days ago i went thru his collection and realized what amazing craftmanship is put into them.

    Now i have been trying to find some information about the watches he had so here is what i could find out about his IWC calibre 52 18 k gold watch.

    The case number is 437986 and the number on the movement is 406216. Acording to the serial it was produced in 1902-1910.

    But what is the model's name and exact date and so on? Also would it be worth having it went thru by a watchmaker? I havn't decided if i should keep it or sell it so that i could get a wristwatch that i would be able to use more daily and if so how much would the value be?

    I uploaded some pictures here:
    www.flickr.com/photos/clone/sets/72157623632990556/

    Waldemar

  • Master
    17 Mar 2010, 7:10 a.m.

    The movement was produced in 1908

    and was part of the first batch of 1200 movements produced in that year. It is a 19 ligne movement (approximately 42.9mm) with a height of 6.5mm.

    These watches did not have a model name. If you intend wearing it occasionally I would have it serviced by a good watchmaker.

    Given the condition I think it is a great family heirloom.

    Cheers from the cellar