This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise - Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres-bracelets, proclaimed it "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland."
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 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 just has finished a true expertly done restoration. It is fully IWC down to all hands and its original winding crown and presents in gorgeous condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice.
Its dial has been meticulously restored - its gilt printing could pass as IWC factory done.
Its full size case presents as mint.
As part of the restoration the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Photos of the inside available upon request.
Incredibly after more than 60 years, it continues to keep like new chronometer grade time in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new calfskin 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 attesting to its performance.
A more than six decade old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,530,429
- Year built: 1960
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Dial: Gloss black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, expertly restored
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, gold dauphines
- Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 1,550,329, 18K
- Case condition: Mint
- Jewels: 21 rubies
- Band: Java lizard , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. The current band on the watch is nearly identical but just slightly different than the one shown in the photos. We also stock and 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 fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Incredibly after more than 60 years, it continues to keep like new chronometer grade time in our testing position.
- Warranty: 1-year international 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
