help identify this watch

I recnetly inherited this watch from my father and just wanted to know if anybody out there knows anything about it , i have searched around and have not seen this watch , any help would be appreciated

You have an IWC "Calibre 89" (that's the movement) probably from the 1950s.

The Calibre 89 was the "workhorse" manual wind, central seconds movement of IWC starting in the late 1940s. You can read more about it by searching the archives.

Thje case is quite nice, especially with the lugs (I've heard them called different names, from Bombay to Gullwing). The dial is a classic design of this era. You might be able to find the specific model by searching the old catalogs, which I have compiled at www.iwcforum.com/Vintage_Catalogs.html

If you have a watchmaker open the case and get the movement and case numbers, you can identify the year by using the DateYourIWC app, which is at
www.moeb.ch/dyIWC/

thank you for the info , i was browsing the catalog and i saw a few similar watches , but what threw me off was the lugs , i didnt see any other watches with these kind of lugs , i will try to find a watchmaker locally and find out whats inside , any idea of what its worth for insurance purposes ?

In addition to what Michael said, I suspect the bracelet is not original - these usually appear on leather straps. I have also heard this lug style referred to as "ribbon lugs".

It is a very nice watch, especially if it is solid gold, which will be marked on inside of caseback.

To get a sense of value, go to a major auction site and search for "IWC Cal 89". You will find a number of similar watches (may have different lug styles) and those will give you an odea of the value.

Also, I cannot tell if the bracelet is solid gold. If it is and if it doesn't have sentimental value to you, I woudl separate it from the watch head and sell the bracelet for scrap value. I would get a nice leather strap for the watch.

I can't appraise the watch, especially since a gold bracelet would be valued by weight and could double the total value.

Benny, welcome to the forum. Now for some conflicting advice.
This was your fathers watch and that is how you remember him wearing it. It is suspected that the bracelet is an after market bracelet ie not IWC manufacture. So long as the case and bracelet are the same carat value you do not need to separate them, however a good leather or croc strap is correct for the watch with those lugs. Re the bracelet, so many bracelet manufacturers have gone and their methods and type of manufacture with them. If you wanted to buy that bracelet new today you would be almost searching for hens teeth. My sister has a lady's version of that style and she has been told to wear it sparingly as its impossible to repair and in her case impossible to replace as its so very fine and mixed colour golds.

It is a Ref 521 and was produced in the 1050s and 1960s with several dial designs, including cloisonné.

i was curious if anybody has heard of -------- or --------- , i had emailed them before i found this site trying to get info on this watch and they emailed me an offer for it which would be hard for me to resist at this point , i was just curious if anybody here knows of them and if they are reputable ,i would also like to thank everyone for all the info you have given me , i have learned quite abit about this watch

NOTE: above post was edited by Moderator. Because we're commercially neutral we can't deal here with specific watch sellers or buyers.

If you do not want it I suggest that you offer it to any brothers or sisters you may have, it may well save a load of arguments. Seen it happen and it caused a tremendous family rift. Personally my fathers watch is not for sale and it's not worth $1000 but to me I will do my best to restore the watch even if it cost $2000.

oops my apologies i didnt realize

Benny, I'm a bit surprised you don't want the watch. It is a family piece, and it is a really nice high quality watch that with cleaning and oiling can provide another lifetime of excellent service.

While we can not post values or opinions of specific dealers here, many of us include our email address in our signature lines. If you contact me by email, I can give you a rough idea of the value of the watch. As Mike said, you should determine whether the bracelet is solid gold or not, as that would have an impact on its value. Any good jeweler should be able to tell you that.

thanks alot !

I inherited small golden IWC pocket watch. Under back cover it is written: IWC 14k 0,58, seal with letters PROBUS SCAFUSIA and No 499588.
Does anybody know the history of this watch? Thank you for any information!

Smax