This hardly ever seen oversized IWC is a wonderful example of the timeless elegance of vintage wristwatches from the 1940s. The watch, known as the "Hermet" has a tightly sealed case back and inset crown, protecting it against humidity and dust.

The jumbo sized 37,5 mm watch, known as the „Hermet“ in the collectors community is in a very crisp condition and one of the most rare black gilt dials.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
• 37.5 mm (without crown) / 44,5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 9,7 mm thick
• Year: 1942
• total weight: 45g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co Cal. 83
• 16 jewels, 18000 A/h, 41 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 02/2024
• +5sec/d / 330°

DIAL:

• original never touched black gilt dial in great condition
• has some slight and even patina throughout the dial 
• original hands & dial
• the crown was replaced with this original Iwc "fish" crown in the past