1937 Cartier by Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Mens Double Date Calendar Watch, Ref. 2701 - 14K Gold Dive Watch engraved with many watchmaking marks

engraved with many watchmaking marks showing a service history

I can only recall ever seeing three other examples of IWC Top Hats - one that I actually owned over 10 years ago and another one I owned last year

chronometer certified

It is very difficult to discern without magnification

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