From a collector’s perspective, the readability-focused design created by the Cream Dial and Syringe Hands contributes to this watch’s appeal.
The Stainless steel Caseback bears the “HERMET” engraving found on cases specially designed to keep out dust and moisture.
Under The Left Watch’s inspection, Korea’s finest watchmakers have expertly serviced this watch, with recorded timing figures of 0 seconds per day, 326° amplitude and 0.3 ms beat error.
Collector's Note
Origin Country
Switzerland (CH)
Historical Context
World War II Watch Context
Use Context
Field Watch, Collector’s Watch
IWC’s Swiss roots reach back to 1868, when Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the International Watch Company in Schaffhausen. Wwww.iwc.comPpress.iwc.comIts recorded dating places it within the Second World War period, a chronological context that does not establish military issue or military use. Wwww.brittonswatches.comWwww.vintagewatchstraps.comFrom a collector’s perspective, the readability-focused design created by the Cream Dial and Syringe Hands contributes to this watch’s appeal.
Dial
Dial Color
Cream
Dial Tone Structure
Single-tone Dial
Dial Finish
Matte Dial, Concentrically Grooved Subdials
Index Application
Raised-painted Luminous Indexes
Dial Logo Method
Printed Logo
Dial Text Below Logo
SCHAFFHAUSEN
Dial Text Above 6 O'Clock
ANTI-MAGNET
Hour Minute Hand Style
Syringe Hands
Crystal Material
Acrylic Crystal
A closer look rewards attention to texture as much as to the arrangement of the display. The Cream-patina Dial, whose cream-colored patina lends a warm impression, creates a distinct textural contrast between its matte grained main surface and concentrically grooved subdial. A printed railroad minute track frames the classic dial layout, giving the display a clear and orderly structure. The Arabic-numeral hour scheme uses raised-painted luminous indexes, giving the numerals a substantial presence beyond flat printing. Following the luminous Arabic-numeral hour indexes, syringe hour and minute hands draw the eye, while a counterweighted running seconds hand completes the small seconds layout. The printed logo sits above “SCHAFFHAUSEN,” with “ANTI-MAGNET” appearing farther down the dial as part of its lettering.
As the gaze moves beyond the dial’s details, the story naturally continues to the case. The round stainless steel case and straight lugs provide a simple frame that keeps attention on the dial. A sloped, fixed bezel continues the restrained outline, while IWC’s distinctive coin-edge crown, engraved with a fish logo, adds a finely serrated detail. The Stainless steel Caseback bears the “HERMET” engraving found on cases specially designed to keep out dust and moisture.
Movement
Movement Manufacturer
International Watch Co.
Movement Caliber
IWC Calibre 83
Movement Sign
Cal.83
Movement Frequency
18000vph
Jewel Count
17jewels
Movement Function
Time-only Watch
Rate
0s/day
Amplitude
326°
Beat Error
0.3ms
Observed Power Reserve
44h
Factory Power Reserve
36h
Inside is IWC Calibre 83, recorded under the reference Cal.83 and bearing the International Watch Co. manufacturer marking. Rranfft.orgIts manual-wind mechanical construction keeps the experience straightforward: winding by hand and a display devoted to the time. Rranfft.orgThe recorded calibre specifications indicate an 18,000-vph beat rate and an approximately 36-hour nominal power reserve, while the measured power reserve provides a generous 44 hours. Ddoczz.netRranfft.orgUnder The Left Watch’s inspection, Korea’s finest watchmakers have expertly serviced this watch, with recorded timing figures of 0 seconds per day, 326° amplitude and 0.3 ms beat error.
Package
OEM Band Material
Stainless Steel Band
OEM Band Condition
Very Good Band Cosmetic Condition
Box
Not yet verified
Warranty papers
Not yet verified
The included stainless steel bracelet is in good cosmetic condition and completes the watch, although its originality remains unverified.