IWC Schaffhausen – Caliber 83 – 18K Solid Gold – circa 1944 Elegant vintage IWC Schaffhausen men’s wristwatch from the 1940s, powered by the respected hand-wound IWC Caliber 83 movement. The watch features a classic dial with Arabic numerals, railway minute track and small seconds at 6 o’clock. The dial shows natural patina and age-related spotting, consistent with its age. The case is made of solid 18K gold / 0.750 and is fully marked on the inside. Case number: 1011996. Fixed/faceted lugs. Generic aftermarket crown and leather strap. Movement: IWC Caliber 83, manual wind Case: solid 18K gold Case number: 1011996 Period: circa 1944 Diameter: approx. 31 mm excluding crown Total weight: approx. 29 g Gold weight estimate: approx. 9–10 g No box or papers The watch is in good vintage condition and in working order. Photos form an integral part of the description.