An IWC Mark XI British Military Issue Gentleman's Wristwatch

Model: 6B/346

Serial: 977/48

Year: 1948

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case diameter: 36mm

Dial: Black, Stamped With 'Broad Arrow' and 'T'

Numerals: White Arabic and Baton Tritium

Movement: Mechanical No. 1162219

Calibre: C89

Strap: Gray NATO

Box & Papers: Not Present

The Mark XI IWC Pilots Watch was introduced in 1948 following the famed success of the WWII issued Mark X. The watch was never available to the public and was offered to RAF personnel and civilian pilots as an aviation tool, hence its 'Broad Arrow' insignia. Its reliability saw production of the model through to the early 1980s, making this particular example from the Mark XI's first year of production particularly rare.

Condition Report

The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.

Surface scratches & wear consistent with age

The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.

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