Very Rare Antique IWC Schaffhausen 14k Gold - Cal 76 (only 17460pcs) from 1926 / Fully Serviced

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MODEL: Very Rare Hand Engraved IWC Schaffhausen 14k Gold cal 76

ADDITIONAL INFO: Very collectible watch only 17460 psc ! Because of the movement and the historical value it is something very special. IWC calibres 75 and 76, which were introduced in 1915. They are described in the catalogues as 10 ligne movements, i.e. about 22.5mm diameter, although the size given in the 1935 catalogue is 23.35mm, which works out at 10¼ lignes, and 3.5mm "high" (thick).

The legend "Mise à l'heure par la couronne" means that the time is set, i.e. hands are moved, by the crown, meaning that these are stem wound and set movements. The calibre 75 is a Lépine and the calibre 76 as a "savonnette and montre bracelet".

The calibre 75 and 76 were manufactured from 1915 until 1930, total number of movements produced was around 17,460. They were jewelled to the centre with 16 functional jewels, increased to 18 if cap jewels were provided for the escape wheel. Their oscillating frequency is 18,000 vibrations (halfbeats) per hour or 2.50 Hertz. They have a double roller straight line Swiss lever escapement with a cut bimetallic temperature compensating balance and Breguet overcoil balance spring.

MOVEMENT: IWC Schaffhausen manual winding high grade movement cal. 76, based on jewels, and 18000 A/h vibrations per hour, and sub second

SERVICE: This watch was professionally fully serviced. Last service will be remarked on the invoice.

YEAR: According to the movement number watch was produced in the year 1926

DIAL: The Original dial was professional restored.

CASE: Rare original Hand Engraved IWC 14K Gold in very good condition.

DIAMETER: 26 x 26 mm - 1.02 x 1.02 inch

WATER-TIGHTNESS: Splash Water Resistant (handwashing ok, not showering)

STRAP: New leather strap - Model wrist size on the photo is 18 cm - 7,08 inch - New green nato strap

BOX: Spezial customized secure black travel watch case