1944 IWC Schaffhausen Cal 83 Oversize 37mm Staybrite Steel WWII Era Watch

Exceptional and highly collectible vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen (IWC) oversized manual wind wristwatch dating to approximately 1943.

This is a rare WWII-era IWC featuring an original silvered minimalist dial with applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, faceted applied hour markers, elegant dauphine hands, and center seconds configuration. The watch displays outstanding mid-century modern styling with superb wrist presence.

The watch is housed in its original Staybrite stainless steel case measuring approximately 37.1 mm excluding crown — an unusually large and highly desirable size for a wristwatch of this era. Oversized steel IWC watches from the early 1940s are increasingly difficult to find, especially in such well-preserved condition.

Powered by its original Swiss IWC manual wind movement from the legendary Caliber 83 family, widely regarded as one of the finest and most reliable hand-wound movements produced by IWC during the mid-20th century.

Movement serial number:

* 1,259,001

Dating production to approximately 1943.

Case serial number:

* 1,301,717

The movement is exceptionally clean and beautifully finished, featuring Geneva-style striping, gold jewel settings, and high-grade traditional Swiss construction. The watch is currently running very strongly with excellent power reserve, reportedly capable of running for several days once fully wound.

Condition:

The original dial retains attractive authentic vintage character with light age-related patina visible under close inspection. The Staybrite steel case remains exceptionally well preserved with only normal light wear and surface marks consistent with careful vintage use. The movement appears remarkably clean.

The watch is fitted with a newer high-quality leather strap that complements the watch extremely well stylistically.

A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic oversized WWII-era IWC Schaffhausen in excellent preserved condition with outstanding collector appeal.

Specifications:

* International Watch Co. Schaffhausen (IWC)

* Swiss Made

* Circa 1944

* Manual wind mechanical movement

* IWC Caliber 83 family

* Staybrite stainless steel case

* Approx. 37.1 mm excluding crown

* Center seconds

* Original silvered dial

* Oversized case for the period

* Excellent running condition

* Long power reserve

* New leather strap

Please check photos carefully for condition/details.

Approximate Period:

Circa 1944. Rare oversized WWII-era IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch produced in Staybrite stainless steel and powered by the celebrated Caliber 83 family movement, one of the finest manual wind calibers of the period.

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