The famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book Complicated Watches and their Repair, stated that IWC's special automatic winding mechanism was "a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished."
IWC built the movement of this fine wristwatch in 1963 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. These dress watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions. And compared to an Ingenieur, because they do not have a second inner back, the cases are thinner and lighter on the wrist.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice!
The full size case presents as mint. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
Kindly note that the dial appears just a bit more glossy in the photos than it does in person - it is matte black.
As part of the restoration the movement has been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly and is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC in our testing recording position.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new leather 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.
Note: A similar watch with the same movement series in gold was worn by Charlie Chaplin.
A six decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,685,364
- Year built: 1963
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as mint. Only slight aging inside the engine bay and hidden between the lugs as is common with these.
- Dial: Matte black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, expertly restored. Kindly note that the dial appears just a bit more glossy in the photos than it does in person.
- Hands: Steel batons
- Movement type: IWC caliber 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Jewels: 21 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Crystal: Acrylic, appears original, excellent condition
- Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC in our testing recording position.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.
- 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
