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IWC Mark XI Ref. 6B/346 For The British Military (1951)
IWC Mark XI Ref. 6B/346 For The British Military (1951)
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Manufacturer - IWC
Year - 1951
Reference - 6B/346
Movement - Manual Winding 89 - serial number 1212314
Case Serial - 1214/51
Material Stainless Steel - 36 mm not including crown
Case, movement, and dial signed
Nato strap
International Watch Company (IWC) first launched the Mark XI in 1948, based on specifications from the British Ministry of Defense (MoD), with legible dial and functionality taking centre stage
The Caliber 89 and specifically the Mark XI is considered by many to be one of the most important military watches ever released, powered by arguably the most reliable manual wind movement ever put out to the world
This example displays a thick case with deep caseback engravings, RAF required "T" denoting Tritium dial (as per the changing post war regulations that resulted in radioactive Radium being switched to "legal" Tritium), and is in overall superlative condition for its age - please refer to images as they form part of the description
The watch has been inspected and regulated by our watchmaker, and is currently running strong and keeping excellent time
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