IWC Cal. 83 Teardrop Salmon 1953

IWC Cal. 83 Teardrop Salmon 1953IWC Cal. 83 Teardrop Salmon Elegant Precision in Stainless Steel (1953) Produced in 1953, this IWC dress watch is a refined example of early Swiss watchmaking, defined by its rare and beautifully sculpted teardrop lugs that give the case an unmistakably elegant silhouette. The highlight is the original salmon dial with sub seconds at six, paired with delicate leaf hands and slender hour markers for a perfectly balanced, timeless look. Housed in a slim

30 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4

has some slight patina throughout the dial

It wears like a sculpture

3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back (Ed

5 mm (without crown) / 30 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4

27 mm (without crown) / 34 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 4

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1261

here executed in solid 18k yellow gold with beautifully preserved sharp lines

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #277

This version is fitted in a 18k yellow gold ellipse shaped case

6494 is really a watch anyone will look good today and 50 years from now

Special on this one is the unusual case shape in combination with the beautiful teardrop lugs