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Derivatives Forward Contracts (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
JPY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
JPY (¥)
Mar. 31, 2015
Forward Contracts
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
Forward Contracts
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
Forward Contracts
SEK
Dec. 31, 2014
Forward Contracts
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]                
Notional amount $ 1,000.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount ¥ 117,800.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount $ 1,100.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount ¥ 134,200.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount $ 56.5invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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  489.3invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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$ 33.1invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses)         0us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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(0.1)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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Carrying Value         $ 0wtm_UncollaterailizedBalanceOfForwardCurrencyDerivatives
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