I inherited from my father a beautiful IWC wristwatch, Serial # 1109842, and would like to know where and when he bought it, since he never mentioned it to me before his death in 1967.
Any pointers as to where I could look would be most gratefully received.
Would recommend you post some pictures.
Will be more helpful.
MK
Closeup pics of the dial, casing, movement would help, if u could share them here on this forum.
The case number and movement number will also assist greatly. For pocket watches, to see the movement number you would need to open up the back of the pocket watch, which a good watchmaker can do for you without harming the timepiece.
Erstwhile, these below can assist for vintage / older watches:
www.moeb.ch/dyIWC/ --DateYourIWC by case and movement number (I prefer the applet version at the bottom), created by Marco Schönenberger
Your (case) serial number dates it to 1945, so if u visit www.iwcforum.com/Vintage_Catalogs.html
The Vintage Catalogs may contain your target vintage watch and provide details therein.
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