And 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 watch in 1972 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line.
Its cool retro case is full size. It measures 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of Rolex Date and Datejust models.
It is in gorgeous true expertly restored condition and presents as mint on the wrist. Its parts are original down to its dial, hands, and even its original signed winding crown.
Its royal blue dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Its case presents as mint.
As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds very smoothly.
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.
You won't be disappointed - a four and a half five decade old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 2,084,815
- Year built: c. 1972
- Model: Ref. 1828
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown - 37mm with crown), 41mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with slight signs of polishing and light aging around the edge of the movement compartment on the back (mostly hidden when the back is on). Presents as mint on the wrist.
- Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 1828, Acier Inoxydable Staybrite, 2,125,405
- Dial: Royal, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- 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 type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Movement: IWC caliber 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Serviced: Yes, fully freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Winds very smoothly.
- Timed: Yes, timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- 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
