1940s IWC Rare Cal.70 SS 35mm Fancy-lug Design Silver Unique Dial (Mint Condition)
Manufacturer | IWC |
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Model | Fanscy-lugs Design |
Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
Reference no. | --- |
Product no. | B-10531 |
Price |
This is a beautiful and rare IWC watch from the mid-1940s with a unique design and a silver dial. It features the rare Caliber 70 movement, which was only produced for two years between 1945 and 1946. Compared to previous movements, the finish on this movement is simpler and it is said to have been designed for military use. The watch also has a large 35mm case with fancy lugs, and the silver dial has a minute track on the outer edge, with Roman and dot indexes laid out in a balanced design. Overall, it is a unique and impactful timepiece with a simple yet innovative design that stands out in the International collection. The watch is in excellent condition and comes with its original crocodile strap and buckle, which are collector's items.
Item details
Serial no. | 1,122,*** |
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Caliber | 70 |
Movement no. | 1,101,*** |
Movement type | Manual winding |
Material | Enversteel |
Case size | 34.5mm |
Case type | Snap back non water proof |
Dial | Original |
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Type of Indices | |
Belt | Non Original (17mm, between lugs) |
Evaluation case | 95% |
Evaluation dial | 95% |
Evaluation mov | 95% |
Condition | 5 |
Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: Very well preserved, with minor scratches and age spots, but with the characteristic case shaping fully intact.
Dial: Very clean with no visible scratches or stains. The blued steel hands are also in good condition.
Movement: The movement is well wound and has an accuracy of around 20 seconds per day.
Dial: Very clean with no visible scratches or stains. The blued steel hands are also in good condition.
Movement: The movement is well wound and has an accuracy of around 20 seconds per day.