Vintage IWC (Portuguese Predecessor) 18k Gold Dress Watch 35mm circa 1958 - Reference #521

Own a stunning piece of history. This late-1950s classic combines luxury 18k yellow gold with pure mechanical perfection.

Based on 14956xx serial number, we ahve confirmed this watch was assembled and sold between 1958 and 1959

Why It’s Special

• Legendary Movement: Powered by the famous IWC Caliber 89. Experts call it one of the best manual-wind engines ever built.

• Military Grade: This movement is so tough and accurate, the British military used it for their pilot watches.

• Timeless Style: Features a sleek, minimal dial with elegant gold markers and smooth, down-turned lugs.

• Vintage Presence: The 35mm case was considered "oversized" and trendy for the 1950s. It fits perfectly under a dress shirt today.

Quick Specs

• Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold

• Movement: Manual wind (Caliber 89)

• Seconds Hand: Smooth center sweep

• Case Back: Snap-back closure

Strap/Buckle: sueded leather strap fitted to gold plated tang buckle--neither strap nor buckle is IWC. Strap and buckle are brand new, never worn.

Our team of professional watchmakers have inspected and serviced this watch and confirmed that it is keeping 'spot-on' accurate time, well within manufacturer's specifications.  We guarantee the mechanical functionality is watch for 12-months from date of purchase.

Total Transparency is our #1 Brand Value. We guarantee:

1. This Watch is in our hands and available for immediate overnight delivery. This is the watch you will receive; We ONLY have 1 and this is it! When it's gone, it's gone for good!

2. All pictures are of actual watch and contents taken date of auction posting. We never use stock photos for our watch listings. What You See Is (EXACTLY) What You Will Receive.

3. Call OJ by 4pm TODAY and have this watch on your wrist in time for lunch TOMORROW (no exaggeration, no BS, try us!)

We are always open to considering interesting watches in trade.  Please contact us with any watches you are looking to trade.