174 - IWC / International Watch Co. - Kriegsmarine Deck Watch

IWC / International Watch Co. - Kriegsmarine Deck Watch (*) A Schaffhausen deck watch for the German Navy, delivered to Gerl und Schipper in Cologne on November 26, 1943 Movement No. 1053371, Cal. C 67, Case No. 1081210, Dimensions 57 mm, circa 1943, Weight 118 g, Origin: Switzerland, Extract from the archives Case: Nickel, movement protection cap, push-back. Dial: Enamel. Movement: Bridge movement, lever escapement, screw-compensated balance. There were two distinct versions of navigation watches with clear differences. The first version featured a steel case with a visible dial diameter of 41 mm. The case back was stamped with the imperial eagle and the quality designation “II. Kl. M.” The serial number, e.g., 7129, was stamped by the German Naval Observatory. The metal dial was marked with “KM” and the IWC logo. Two series of this model were produced. The second version had a nickel case with a visible dial diameter of 49 mm. The first batch featured an enamel dial. A total of 1,500 pieces were manufactured under case numbers 1080101–1081600 and delivered to Gerl and Schipper in Cologne between January 13 and December 21, 1943. Subsequent shipments were equipped with fully luminous dials, also bearing the letters “KM” and the IWC logo. Source: “Militäruhren” (Military Watches) by Konrad Knirim, Bottrop 2002, p. 233. Case: very good, slightly worn. Dial: very good. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended.