Family: 9x
The IWC Cal. 97 is a manual-winding in-house movement launched in 1945 as part of the 9x caliber family. It evolved from the pocket watch Cal. 67 (lépine) and features ruby bearings, a slotted bimetallic balance, and a swan-neck regulator for precise rate adjustment. The movement was discontinued in 1958.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
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QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1945CALIBER FAMILY
9xALSO KNOWN AS
cal. 97
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