Should I have my Vintage 18K Caliber 89 watch serviced?

Hello, The watch is running about a minute or 2 slow and the crystal pops off.
I really love this watch. Would it be worth and even possilbe to have fixed
up with oringal IWC parts? What should I do? Thanks.

Hi Petepugli,

sure get it cleaned and a new crystal applied. This is a high quality watch
that should be kept in good shape. It will serve you for another 50 years.

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cromagnonman

Thanks Cromagnonma,

I live in NYC. Should I just bring it to IWC?

Also, would you have anymore info about this watch. Year, model.....? I just
know its Cal 89.

Your reply is much appreactied.

xPeter

Hi Peter,

an IWC service will be perfect but quite costly. If it is a cleaning and a new
crystal only, i would try an independent watchmaker also. From looking at the
watch only i would put it to the late fifties of the last century. Try to get
it fixed soon, since a badly fitted crystal is an entrypoint of humidity which
can damage the dial and the movement. If you gibe it to a Watchmaker (maybe a
fellow IWC collector forum from the USA can help you) let him look after the
movement number that would allow a better determination of the manufacturing
date.

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Cromagnonman