The famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book Complicated Watches and their Repair, remarked that IWC's special automatic winding mechanism was "a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished."
IWC built the movement of this watch in 1960 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. It is full size with a 35mm diameter, one millimeter smaller than a mens Datejust.
It is in true expertly restored condition and presents as gorgeous condition. The dial has been expertly refinished. The full size case presents as just short of mint. And as part of the restoration the movement has been freshly cleaned and oiled and is running very true.
For the finishing touch we have installed a new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A five and a half decade old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,522,318
- Year built: 1960
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Dial: Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, well-refinished
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, gold dauphines
- Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 1547238, 18K
- Case condition: Just short of mint with light signs of polishing and one light pin prick indention in the back. Presents as mint on the wrist.
- Jewels: 21 rubies
- Band: Teju lizard , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Movement: IWC caliber 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C. 853, 21 Jewels, Pat Appl.
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
