IWC Hermet Cal. 83 14k 1938

This hardly ever seen IWC is a wonderful example of the timeless elegance of vintage wristwatches from the 1930s. The watch, known as the “Hermet” has a tightly sealed case back and inset crown, protecting it against humidity and dust. 

The jumbo sized 36,5 mm watch, known as the „Hermet“ in the collectors community is in a very crisp condition with a great preserved golden dial. The fact that it is made from 14k yellow gold is indicating that it was most likely produced for the US market back then.

– wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference –

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 14k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from case maker Les Fils de Jules Blum
• 36.5 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 8.5 mm thick
• Year: 1938
• total weight: 43 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co Cal. 83
• 16 jewels, 18000 A/h, 41 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 12/2024
• -5 sec/d / 300°

DIAL:

• original never touched golden colored dial in good condition
• some patina throughout the dial 
• original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• Dark brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #635