Manufacturer: IWC Year: Circa 1942 Movement No: 1'027'053 Case No: 1'060'087 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 83 Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Dimensions: 38mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The present IWC caliber 83 has remained in remarkably good condition since it left the factory on April 7th, 1942 and sold to Weinstabl, Prague. While the case has seen at least one sympathetic polish it retains its strong proportions and clean line. The dial has aged over the years and turned a lovely golden brown hue, which is uniform throughout, giving the watch a star quality. The hue of the dial is perfectly complimentary to the stainless steel. This is a rare chance to own a watch from the 1940's that has been well maintained and with the rare tropical dial.
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.