22nd Feb, 2024 9:30
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
Thinking of Selling an IWC watch?
If you’re considering parting with an IWC watch you no longer wear or need, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.
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.
Sold for £4,500
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.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
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
Thinking of Selling an IWC watch?
If you’re considering parting with an IWC watch you no longer wear or need, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.
Provenance
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.
