• Apprentice
    20 Dec 2020, 2:01 p.m.

    Hello Everybody,

    First of all, I introduce myself. I'm a 29 years old guy with the passion for
    vintage watches.

    Here, I would like to show you my first IWC and ask some questions.

    As you can see, It is an Only-Time IWC with Breguet Numerals and Guilloche
    dial (It seems to be a Sector Dial). The case Is width 33mm.

    First question:

    1- Do you think it Is a restored Dial?

    The calibre has a peculiarity: the time is setted throught a Pin-set mechanism

    The Watch seems to be powered by a Calibre 63.

    Another question for IWC Experts:

    2- Am I right? Is It a Calibre 63 or it is another calibre?

    Then:

    3- According to the Serial Number (2743xx), the calibre seems to be produced
    in the Early 1900s while, on the other hand, according to the Serial Number on
    the case back (1066xxx), the watch seems to be produced in the 1940s. Why did
    It happen? Is It right, or it might a Marriage Watch?

    Then, the Last and most important question:

    4- Do you like It? ☺️

    This Is my First IWC watch and, honestly, on the wrist is beautiful,
    especially with a shirt and a jacket.

    I hope you enjoyed the description and the pictures (and that someone can
    answer to my questions).

    Thanks for reading and have a nice day!

    Christian

  • Connoisseur
    20 Dec 2020, 4:44 p.m.

    Dear Christian

    It is Cal. 64 and a clear marriage: It was born as a ladies pocket/fob watch
    and has been converted into a wristwatch.

    I would recommend to let this one go and buy a genuine IWC wristwatch with a
    Cal. 83 in case you like the look of the 1930s/1940s. They keep their value
    because they are original, while such conversion as shown by you do not
    command for more than scrap price if you try to sell it again in future

    Regards

    Th. Koenig

  • Apprentice
    22 Dec 2020, 8:55 a.m.

    Hi Thomas!

    Many thanks for your answer, all is clear.

    Thanks again

    Regards

    Christian