Hello,
I believe I have a 1952 IWC schaffhausen that is in tough shape and am wondering if it is worth a restoration. Am adding pictures, can someone in this group assist me in an opinion please? Not sure of the model and haven't been able to even come close to finding another like it.
Could be ref 1150 ( least the gold variant is)
Subtle differences between gold and steel offerings of the same model was not uncommon back in the day.
Hi,
According to Date your IWC http://www.moeb.ch/dyIWC/ The movement is a cal 852 from 1952. I am not certain about the case, the case number (on the inside of the caseback) is difficult to read in the images. You can check for yourself.
The movement is one of the best there is and IWC still service them, they have spare parts. If you want they can also refurbish both case and dial. It will not be cheap and you will not recover the money spent if you sell it. But if you want a beautiful and unusual watch as your daily wearer. it might be worth it.
Please keep us posted on your decision!
Best regards,
Henrik
Dont be too reliant on what folk tell you about schaffhausens centuries of parts stock..
You may find you have a rotor gaurd missing that could prove problematic.
Hi Tadpole111,
as Tonny our moderator used to state „It‘s hip to be square“ . Mine is even a bit older than yours. I just love it.
This is one of the more rare species in the market. As most of the non round case references, the water and dust resistance is an issue. As Catherine stated, there is an additional ring around the movement.
It might be a bit of a challenge to restore your watch.
The movement is not the issue, but the movement ring will be hard to find. Schaffhausen will be the best place for restoration, surely with some money and time involved.
br Chromagnonman
Beautiful watch. So glad others are assisting me in my trek. I will keep you all posted. The square cases are REALLY hard to find additional information on.
Lovely lot Chroma..even lovelier on pigskin strap ( wink)