• Apprentice
    22 Apr 2019, 9:17 p.m.

    I have a vintage golden wristwatch made by IWC. It's at least 50 years old
    sure, but based on my amateur research (lettering of digits etc.) it's most
    probably made around late 1940s-mid 1950s. Mechanical, in working condition.
    Definitely golden (checked at jeweller). Case is around 36-37 mm.

    Would welcome more knowledge about this piece, as well as (at least
    approximate) pricing. I've found same one on eBay, but it looks less used +
    has different (more expensive?) band.

    Guess this model might appear here in the past, so any links to other threads
    are welcome. Sorry I'm starting a new one, but there's no viewing of threads
    by image available, and titles are usually vague...

  • Master
    23 Apr 2019, 4:09 p.m.

    Hi Maritimus,

    You have a very nice IWC Cal 89 wristwatch and I think the Ref number is R587
    in 18K gold. Your 1950s estimate is accurate, but to know more, we will need
    to see the movement number and the case number stamped inside the caseback

  • Apprentice
    23 Apr 2019, 9:37 p.m.

    Thanks! Any idea (at least approximately) how many of these could be made?
    Both in general (I noticed same design appearing more frequently with white
    "face"), and this "yellow" variant?

  • Master
    23 Apr 2019, 9:44 p.m.

    Cal 89 was in production for a long time and very many variations were
    produced.