| Brand | IWC |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Year of production (circa) | 1940s |
| Material | 18K White gold |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Dial color | Silver |
| Movement | Hand-wound |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Bracelet/strap: | Leather |
| Buckle/clasp | Original gold buckle |
| Lug Width | 10 mm |
| Set Content | Watch only |
Ladies, Vintage Watches
IWC Cocktail Watch 18k
Cocktail time
The Category of cocktail watches was first introduced in the 1920s and 1930s and became popular during the Art Deco period. These watches were designed to be worn by women to complement their evening gowns and were typically smaller and more decorative than regular watches.
The name “cocktail watch” comes from the fact that these watches were designed to be worn to cocktail parties, which were a popular social event during the 1920s and 1930s. Women would wear these watches as a fashion statement, and they were often decorated with diamonds, pearls, and other precious stones to add an extra touch of elegance to their outfit.
Cocktail watches were also practical, as they allowed women to keep track of the time without having to pull out a large pocket watch or wristwatch. They were often worn on a bracelet or strap, and some models were even designed to be worn as a brooch or pendant.
Today, cocktail watches are still popular among women who want a stylish and sophisticated timepiece for formal occasions.
And what a cocktail watch we have here! An IWC with a ‘Türler’ retailer signed dial. Executed in a very elegant and sophisticated 18k white gold case, bezel set with 24 diamonds and a manual movement!
The 20th century was very important to the world of horology as it introduced the wristwatch to the wider public. However, back in those days you couldn’t just go over to a mall or browse the web to find a particular watch brand and shop at their boutique. Therefore these retailers would stamp their names on the dial of a watch to leave their mark, Türler was one of those retailers. This means that this IWC cocktail watch was sold from a Türler boutique somewhere in Europe, in this case in the 1940s. Today, retailers’ stamps are very rare, thereby making this IWC even more special and romantic.
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Brand
IWC
Diameter
17 mm
Model
Cocktail watch
Bracelet/strap:
Leather
Year of production (circa)
1940s
Buckle/clasp
Original gold buckle
Material
18K White gold
Lug Width
10 mm
Crystal
Acrylic
Set Content
Watch only
Dial color
Silver
Warranty
2 year (AWCo)
Movement
Hand-wound
International Watch Company, better known as IWC Schaffhausen, was founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868. The company specialized in Aviation watches and is currently operating under the Richemont Group umbrella.
IWC introduced its first pilot’s watch in 1936. An inner rotating pointer could be used to keep track of take-off times and the escapement was anti-magnetic, to cope with the magnetic fields from the cockpit instruments.
In 1939, two Portuguese distributors ordered a large wristwatch with pocket watch movement and another iconic IWC line was born: the Portugieser. Today, particularly the dressy Portugieser chronographs are popular among IWC aficionados.
When Europe plummets into WWII, IWC is commissioned by both sides of the conflict to supply military watches. The two best-known examples are the Dirty Dozen field watches for the allies and the big pilot, known as Beobachtungsuhr or B-uhr, for the German Luftwaffe. The latter would form the design template for the later Big Pilot range.
Towards the end of WWII, IWC developed a new military movement, known as Cal. 89. When the war ends, the tough caliber is fitted to civilian watches. The Cal. 89 watches, many in classic Calatrava style, remain popular among collectors until today. In 1948, the Cal. 89 is fitted to the Pilot Mk XI, another popular vintage reference.
1955 Saw the introduction of another influential IWC model: the Ingenieur. IWC used its expertise in magnetic resistance to manufacture a watch for engineers and scientists, working with magnetic fields. This is two years after Rolex introduced the Milgauss for the same clientele.
In 1967, IWC branches out into water sports. The Aquatimer is introduced as a serious divewatch. The more casual Yacht Club is launched alongside for all-purpose daily wearing.
IWC remained innovative, being among the early adopters of the brand new quartz technology, for instance. But the house also recognized the value of heritage, building on its historic Pilot and Portugieser ranges. The result is a broad scope of all sorts of watches, for all sorts of people. Through it all, IWC maintained a reputation as high quality watchmakers.
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