Powering the watch is a cal. 854 movement, part of the caliber 85 family of movements designed by Albert Pellaton and that feature his renowned winding system. 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 company built this watch in 19?67 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line which also had watches that utilized the caliber 854.
It is fully IWC down to the signed crown. It had just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous restored condition - as just short of mint on the wrist.
It has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. For the finishing touch it has been equipped it with a brand 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.
An five decade old IWC that looks nearly like new on the wrist!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,884,758
- Year built: c. 1967
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 34.5mm wide (without crown), 41mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case condition: Mint minus with one small scratch on the back and signs of polishing
- Dial: Gloss black, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored
- Hands: Original, steel batons filled with luminous, restored
- Band: Italian calf-skin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition
- Movement: IWC caliber 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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
