IWC Calatrava Cal. 89 SERVICED! calatrava-cal-89-serviced
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- IWC
- Condition
- MINT
- Series
- 'Calatrava' Cal. 89 SERVICED!
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- calatrava-cal-89-serviced
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- Location
- United States
- Listed
- Jun 15, 2025
- Updated
- Jun 15, 2025
Description
IWC's Cal 89, developed in 1946, emerged after the IWC factory was destroyed during a World War II bombing. This movement set a new benchmark in watchmaking standards, helping to redefine the IWC brand. Despite its relative simplicity, the Caliber 89 was at the forefront of watchmaking technology, utilizing only the most advanced parts and materials available at the time. Its reliability and precision led the British Ministry of Defense to issue their pilots the IWC Mark XI, equipped with the Caliber 89 movement, for over 30 years.
This particular IWC Calatrava, crafted in stainless steel, boasts a stunning and straightforward design. The elegant Calatrava case and dial perfectly complement the robust and practical stainless steel, making this watch an exceptionally reliable and durable choice for daily wear.
Brand: IWC
Movement: 89
Case: Stainless steel
Size: 35mm
Lug to lug: 42mm
Year: 1950's
Strap: Keepiece swift leather
Box/papers: No
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $1999 or best offer
*Worldwide shipping available.
CONDITION & SERVICING
-The beautiful non-lume dial is showing light spotting.
-The case is in very good condition.
-Serial and reference numbers are both visible.
-Recently serviced by our watchmaker and comes with a 1 year warranty.
This particular IWC Calatrava, crafted in stainless steel, boasts a stunning and straightforward design. The elegant Calatrava case and dial perfectly complement the robust and practical stainless steel, making this watch an exceptionally reliable and durable choice for daily wear.
Brand: IWC
Movement: 89
Case: Stainless steel
Size: 35mm
Lug to lug: 42mm
Year: 1950's
Strap: Keepiece swift leather
Box/papers: No
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $1999 or best offer
*Worldwide shipping available.
CONDITION & SERVICING
-The beautiful non-lume dial is showing light spotting.
-The case is in very good condition.
-Serial and reference numbers are both visible.
-Recently serviced by our watchmaker and comes with a 1 year warranty.
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