Why this watch.
IWC Cal. 73 pocket movement, circa 1931
This piece centres on an IWC Schaffhausen finger-bridge pocket-watch movement, Cal. 73, dating to circa 1931 and shown here as a wristwatch conversion. The movement’s original architecture and finishing reflect IWC’s early 20th-century watchmaking approach, now presented in a later wrist case with dial and hands carried over. For the discerning collector, such a conversion offers a tangible connection to historical mechanics and craftsmanship: a well-documented vintage movement rebuilt for contemporary wear, illustrating both period engineering and the practical adaptation of pocket-watch calibres for modern wrists.
Watch dossier
Important details, without the clutter.
01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- IWC Schaffhausen IWC Schaffhausen
- Estimated production
- circa 1931
- Movement
- Pocket-watch movement
- Caliber
- Cal. 73
- Movement serial
- 93••••
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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