dkCambridgeshire Posted August 29, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 29, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The International Watch Company 's 'Caliber 89' designed by Albert Pellaton in 1946 is one of their classic watch movements. Mass produced thus not scarce; quite well finished but not highly decorated; robust, very reliable, and respected by watchmakers because it's relatively easy to work on and can be regulated to within a few seconds per week. Thousands were made from 1946 until the 1980s and for many watch collectors it's a 'must have' classic to be enjoyed and admired. This example according to the movement number was manufactured in 1952. Many of IWC's watches used the movement but one of its most well known and sought after guises is the very sought after collectable IWC Mk XI - issued to BOAC pilots and the military. I do not have a Mk XI - they sell for c. £3K if you can find one. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! IWC Caliber 89 movement ... note the scratch on the winding wheel … movements do get scratched when serviced but it's in good condition for a 63 year old … and is extremely accurate. Close up showing escapement and serial number; balance wheel is swinging hence it's blurred. Leica X Vario plus stacked Elpro VIb 4.92 diopter supplementary close-up lenses … two Elpros for the first image and three stacked for the second. Lighting via two modified £10 Ikea Jansjo swan neck LED desk lamps. cont'd ... Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! IWC Caliber 89 movement ... note the scratch on the winding wheel … movements do get scratched when serviced but it's in good condition for a 63 year old … and is extremely accurate. Close up showing escapement and serial number; balance wheel is swinging hence it's blurred. Leica X Vario plus stacked Elpro VIb 4.92 diopter supplementary close-up lenses … two Elpros for the first image and three stacked for the second. Lighting via two modified £10 Ikea Jansjo swan neck LED desk lamps. cont'd ... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/249453-iwc-caliber-89/?do=findComment&comment=2878966'>More sharing options...
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dkCambridgeshire Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted August 29, 2015 And this is the watch which was delivered to the dealer in 1955 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … simple dial … gilt applied batons and dagger hands … reliable hand wound movement … and contemporary with and a suitable match for a Leica M3 … and would command approx the same price. Best wishes dunk Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! … simple dial … gilt applied batons and dagger hands … reliable hand wound movement … and contemporary with and a suitable match for a Leica M3 … and would command approx the same price. Best wishes dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/249453-iwc-caliber-89/?do=findComment&comment=2878967'>More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted August 29, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2015 Dunk, nice pictures of a lovely watch. As it happens I'm wearing my IWC Spitfire MK XVI as I type this... I haven't got the tools or the courage to take the back off and have a peek inside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted August 29, 2015 Dunk, nice pictures of a lovely watch. As it happens I'm wearing my IWC Spitfire MK XVI as I type this... I haven't got the tools or the courage to take the back off and have a peek inside. Hi Mark, Thanks and your Mk XVI is a super timepiece. Mine has a snap back so is easy to remove with a case knife. I removed the back to regulate the movement over several days; I do not have a timer so it took several days - comparing the time to an online 'time and date' facility. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted August 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 30, 2015 Dunk, Excellent detail, sharpness and colors.of these pictures. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted August 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 30, 2015 Time" Gentleman Please"" Lovely & informative Post.. Tx L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks for the +ve comments; the XV is a very underestimated tool camera and with the addition of achromatic supplementary close-up lenses e.g. Leitz Elpros and Macrotars, it can produce excellent close-up images. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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