| Grading Scale | |
| Unworn | Owned but never worn, original factory protective stickers, box and papers. |
| 9.9 | Like new in box, previously owned, worn sparingly, showing no signs of wear, may not have original factory protective stickers. |
| 9.7 | Mint - Previously owned, never polished, worn very carefully, may not have papers, may not have factory stickers, running Properly. |
| 9.5 | Near Mint - Looks new, working properly, no blemishes, may have had a light buff, running properly. |
| 9.0 | Excellent condition - Light swirling, no dings or dents, running properly, may have been lightly polished. |
| 8.5 | Very good condition - Worn carefully, polished moderately, some wear on case and bracelet, working properly. |
| 8.0 | Good condition -Average wear for its age, working properly, some wear on case and bracelet, polished moderately. |
| 7.0 | Fair condition - may need a service, may need a polish, case and bracelet may show wear, still a very solid watch. |
| ! | Old World Jewelers does not buy or sell timepieces below fair condition. |
IWC
IWC Vintage Shark Fin Ref 521 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial
Model Number:IWC-521-Shark-Fin-Dress-Watch Status:
Used / Pre-owned
Availability:In Stock
Condition:8.5Price: $4,950.00
Ex Tax: $4,950.00
Ex Tax: $4,950.00
International Watch Co Schaffhausen Vintage "Shark Fin" Dress Watch Ref 521, Circa 1950's. 37mm 18K rose gold case with cool shark fin lugs, and domed acrylic crystal. Silver dial with Arabic 3, 6, 9, and 12. Caliber 89 manual wind movement is running and functioning properly. The inside case back is stamped "International Watch Co Swiss, 18K, 1891740, R521". The movement is marked "International Watch Co Swiss, 1786590, Ca 89". Black replacement strap secures with a Tang buckle. This preowned watch has NO box or papers. A classic vintage watch!
| Watch Specifications | |
| BRAND | IWC |
| MODEL | Shark Fin |
| REFERENCE | 521 |
| YEAR | 1950's |
| MOVEMENT CALIBER | Manu Wind Caliber 89 |
| CASE MATERIAL | 18K Rose Gold |
| CASE SIZE | 37mm |
| DIAL | Silver |
| CRYSTAL | Acrylic Crystal |
| BEZEL | 18K Rose Gold Smooth |
| Condition | 8.5 |













