Original antique pocket watch from the International Watch Co. (IWC), from a family collection 14K gold (585) - ca. 1898 - in working condition - 49 mm - 87 g Manufacturer: International Watch Co. (IWC), Schaffhausen Year of manufacture: ca. 1898 Case: - Solid 585 / 14-karat gold (hallmarked) - Double-cover case (outer cover + dust cover over the movement) Weight: approx. 87 g (complete) Diameter: - approx. 49 mm without crown - approx. 69 mm including crown and lugs Movement: Mechanical IWC hand-wound movement, running Timekeeping: - Running - Power reserve approx. 30 hours 22 min. - Rate deviation approx. +20 seconds / 24 hours (measured by a layperson; accuracy not guaranteed) Dial: - White enamel dial with Roman numerals - Railway-style minute track, small seconds at 6 o’clock, - Age-related chipping - Gold-plated Louis XV hands Hallmarks / Engravings: 0.585, crown, case maker’s mark, 132281 IWC movement number on the movement, 152500 case number on both gold covers of the gold case (see photos) Condition: Good, authentic condition for its age. Slight age-related wear and fine scratches on the case, dial with signs of use, glass without major damage. The watch has not been polished or restored. Professionally serviced several years ago Provenance: Two previous owners within the same family; further information available upon request. Legal Notice Private sale of an antique collector’s item. No guarantee of accuracy; no returns or warranty. Shipped well-packaged and insured; pickup available by arrangement.