Swiss 18K gold hunting cased lever pocket watch Circa 1970

Gold lever watch by IWC
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A Swiss 18 carat gold hunting cased lever pocket watch, circa 1970. Bridge movement, lever escapement, Glucydur screw balance. White enamel dial with Roman hours, outer minute divisions and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Plain case. Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 101 g
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Signed: International Watch Co Schaffhausen Swiss – IWC Probus Scafusia
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IWC’s motto is Probus Scafusia, a Latin phrase meaning ‘good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen’. The motto was established in 1903.
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International Watch Company AG, also known as IWC Schaffhausen, is a Swiss watch manufacturer located in Schaffhausen. Originally founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868, IWC has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group since 2000. IWC is best known for producing luxury aviation watches and using titanium in watchmaking.