Mens 1958 IWC Schafhausen Black Dial Cal. 89 Stainless Steel Vintage Swiss Watch

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Mens 1958 IWC Schafhausen Black Dial Cal. 89 Stainless Steel Vintage Swiss Watch:
$1052.79

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holben Store Present your best items with Auctiva\'s FREE Scrolling Gallery. Founded in 1868, the world-renowned International Watch Company of Schaffhausen, Switzerland has produced some of the finest watches ever made…on par with Vacheron & Constantin and Rolex in terms of the precision and caliber of its movements. They are known as the only watchmaking firm in German Switzerland, IWC, directed by Hans Ernst Homberger for much of the 20th century, the third and last of the Rauschenbach heirs to run the factory as a sole proprietor. Homberger joined his father\'s company in 1934, and took control after his death in April 1955.

I am pleased to offer for sale the following timepiece from the firm, a men’s stainless steel, beefy lug model in excellent condition. This watch dates to 1958 and is powered by a classic Caliber 89 mechanism, arguably one of IWC’s most successful calibers.

Triple-signed, it measures 42mm lug tip to lug tip and 35.2mm in width (36.9mm with crown). In inches this works out to be just over 1-5/8” tip to tip and 1-3/8” wide, not including the crown. My watchmaker David has fully serviced this watch (disassembled, cleaned, oiled and regulated) and it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time.

The black, enamel finished dial is in excellent condition, the original dial that’s been professionally restored. It features a 60 second outer chapter of recessed gold dots, raised silver painted hour markers, original silver metal Dauphine-style hands and ‘sweep” center seconds hand. Signed International Watch Co. SCHAFFHAUSEN below the 12 and SWISS at the base of the dial.

The acrylic crystal is in excellent shape, a new addition. The three-piece case is solid stainless steel and excellent as well, complete with beefy lugs. The steel winding crown is in excellent shape, winding and setting smoothly.

Turning the watch over I note that the back lid is snap-down, vacuum seal in excellent shape with no wear or engravings, past or present. Inside is its high-grade mechanism signed International Watch Co., Swiss with serial number #1,482,336, dating it to ca 1958. Below the balance it is stamped C.89.

The inside of the case lid is finely engine turned and stamped ACIER INOXYDALBE, STAYBRITE – INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO., SWISS - PROBUS IWC – SCAFUSIA.

This watch has been disassembled, cleaned, oiled and regulated to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping accurate time. It is fitted on a new 18mm black deBeer Paris alligator grain calf leather band with INOX buckle. I love high grade watches that are understated and timeless in design – nothing shows a person’s good taste as a watch like this.

Watch sizes: I provide exact case measurements in millimeters (the watch industry standard) and inches, and include a U.S. quarter in one photo as a size reference. Draw the measurements on a piece of paper to help visualize the watch on your wrist. Remember, men’s vintage watches are noticeably smaller than oversized timepieces you see today. Prefer a brown strap instead of black? For most men’s watches I can switch the color before mailing; just let me know.

U.S. winners pay $10.75 for fully insured, safely boxed USPS shipping with door-to-door tracking. Washington State residents (and those with shipping addresses in Washington State) are required to pay 8.7% sales tax.

Canadian winners pay $28.00 for Global Priority Express with insurance. Other international buyers pay $44.00 (actual or below actual cost) for Global Priority Express Mail with door-to-door tracking. I cover any additional insurance fees.

International buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are your responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to confirm any additional costs prior to offerding. I ship within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment, but your local custom authorities can cause delays.

Payment is due within three days of sale end, unless you have contacted me prior to sale end to arrange otherwise. In accordance with policy, payments not received in four days will initiate an unpaid item case through the Resolution Center.

All of my watches are under warranty. In the rare event that a watch needs further service upon receipt, return the wristwatch to me (or mail it to my watchmaker, David, in New York City) at my expense. It will be corrected and quickly mailed back to you. Note: I will not pay for or offer a partial refund for work done by another watchmaker.

If you like unique and collectible vintage or antique wristwatches, add me as one of your favorite sellers. I specialize in American and Swiss timepieces from the 1900s to 1970s. My selection changes weekly, and is comprised of manual wind and automatic watches from the following categories: WWI trench; WWII; military; fancy case, art nouveau; art deco; mid-century modern; stainless steel; sterling silver; white, yellow and rose gold; solid gold; platinum; and diamond, ruby and/or sapphire ladies cocktail watches.

Need accessories for your watch? Our sister store, Holben\'s Fine Watch Bands, offers an extensive selection of sport, military and dress straps, buckles, deployment clasps and other wristwatch accessories from European and American manufacturers.

Cautious Carl (my old and kind dog friend) and I want to thank you for dropping by, and we hope you place a offer. Let us know if you have any questions!