IWC Cal. 89 Teardrop 1948

Elegant Precision in Teardrop Form

Produced in 1948, this IWC dress watch is a graceful example of early Swiss watchmaking – blending understated design with mechanical sophistication. The highlight of this piece is its beautifully shaped teardrop lugs, a rare and elegant case design detail that elevates the entire silhouette. It comes with the original IWC Garantie Certificate.

The original silver dial with god indexes is marked by clean symmetry, and paired with fine alpha hands, timeless appeal. Its slim stainless steel case sits comfortably on the wrist, offering both presence and lightness.

Inside ticks the legendary IWC Caliber 89, a manually wound movement known for its robust construction and long-term reliability. 

An exceptional find for collectors and connoisseurs of early IWC design, this watch is not just worn — it is appreciated.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver dial in great condition
  
• original hands and IWC crown
  
• some very slight patina around the edges of the dial and between eleven and twelve o'clock 
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• matte black GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor trace of wear
  
• 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
  
• 35 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9.5 mm thick
• year: 1948
• total weight: 37 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co Cal. 89 - manual
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 06/2026
• +29 sec/d / 340°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
  
• including original IWC Garantie Certificate
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1497