1947 Vintage IWC Mens Large Caliber 89 Handwound Watch with Claw Lugs - 18K Gold American Watch Co./Waltham clientele and likely sold through

clientele and likely sold through Tiffany & Co

It is the watch's original contract case made for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly signed

Today's offering showcases this very cool vintage Seamaster mens watch in gorgeous restored condition

The gilt printing on the meticulously restored dial could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye

Case condition: Just short of mint with a few hairlines on the underside of the lugs

1947 Vintage IWC Mens Large Caliber 89 Handwound Watch with Claw Lugs - 18K Gold American Watch Co./Waltham clientele and likely sold throughThe wonderful caliber 89 IWC featured in today's offering showcases what makes vintage IWC's so special. It is quite large for a dress watch from the era measuring 36mm in diameter without the crown, it is the same width as a Rolex Datejust and only one millimeter smaller than a Patek "King Size" ref. 2481. Its large dial gives it an even larger presence on the wrist than its full size dimensions. Powered by one of the most highly regarded manually