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IWC Schaffhausen, 1941 — Cal. 83
A black-dial wristwatch from IWC Schaffhausen dated 1941, powered by the Cal. 83 movement, embodies mid-century watchmaking sobriety and purposeful design. The restrained aesthetic and straightforward construction reflect the era’s emphasis on legibility and durability, while the Cal. 83 underlines the brand’s technical competence in reliable manual movements. For a contemporary collector, such a piece offers a direct connection to historical horological practice: the tactile experience of a hand-wound caliber, the period proportions, and the clarity of design that still reads confidently today.
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- IWC Schaffhausen IWC Schaffhausen
- Estimated production
- 1941
- Dial
- Black
- Caliber
- Cal. 83
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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