This example in particular, is remarkably preserved, especially with its original dial as most examples have been refinished. If you are looking for an understated, elegant dress watch, I would certainly suggest this IWC Cal. 89 is regarded as one of the greatest movements of the era. As it was deemed good enough to be used by military pilots, you can imagine the quality and timekeeping this movement is capable of. It is an in-house movement produced by IWC that was used most famously on the military RAF Mk 11 models. It has matching gold stick hands and of course the classic International Watch Co script logo which many people have come to love.īeating inside this watch is the immensely high-quality Cal. The silver brushed dial is very simple and elegant, with applied pointed index markers and a dotted minute track. This watch is housed in a classic 36mm rose gold case with beautifully elegant ‘bombe’ lugs and features a snap down caseback.
Minimal in its design and high quality, this is the dress watch that in my opinion, presents the best value.
89 is the quintessential vintage dress watch.
