Swiss rare IWC Schaffhausen calibre 59 pocket watch Circa 1895

Gold hunting cased pocket watch by International Watch Co.
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A rare Schaffhausen hunting cased pocket watch with the rare calibre 59 “Elgin I“, circa 1895.
18 carat gold case, engine turned, monogrammed, gold dome with engraving “Half Chronometer“, and inner lid with dedication engraving. Signed enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds and blued spade hands. 3/4 plate movement, frosted, gilt, signed, screwed gold chatons, screw compensation balance, florally engraved balance cock and counterpoised lever.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 98 g
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Signed: International Watch Co. Schaffhausen
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IWC PORTRAIT
An American and his pioneering spirit brought IWC to Schaffhausen. The Swiss watch Manufacture has been setting standards in technological development and precision watchmaking since 1868, such as chronographs distinguished by refinement of detail and simplicity of use. At the vanguard of horological design and technology, its achievements have brought the company success and prestige. Its motto, Probus Scafusia, conveys the desire for excellence that drives a company whose international outlook is written into its name: IWC stands for International Watch Co.
IWC HISTORY
Manufacture IWC, established in 1868 in Schaffhausen by Florentine Ariosto Jones, a young American, has countless exploits to its name in the field of grandes complications, and is also a pioneer in pilot’s watches. After a long history as an independent firm, IWC joined the Richemont Group in 2000. These “engineers of watchmaking” were the first to work with titanium, while ceramic inspired watches destined for adventurers of every ilk.