Its the little details that make an IWC so special
This is a totally original example of a gents classic wristwatch made by the world renowned premier maker International Watch Company or IWC.
This is a very rare and all original IWC calibre 8531 one of the finest automatics ever made and known as the ''watchmakers watch'' as you can see it is in superb condition.
It is keeping time to within 3 seconds per day quite remarkable for a 66 year old watch.
The very rare black pie pan dial with distinctive inboard date is totally original and untouched, it has never been restored, its in superb condition with just a fine surface patina to give away its age.
Crucially it has the black background with white numerals on the date ring which confirms that it left the factory as a black dial version and has not been later repainted. These are extremely rare.
All we have done is service the movement and ultrasonically clean the case.
The attention to detail is what make these
... IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers. The movement has Pelaton automatic winding the most efficient winding system but very expensive to make.
The minute markers are small polished silver plated circles that are individually machined into the surface of the dial, everyone else like Rolex and Omega just used printed minute markers.
The seconds hand is domed along its whole length meaning that from any angle the light reflects along its centre line, these are very difficult to make, everyone else just used standard flat topped seconds hands
As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.
The watch case measures 34mm in diameter not including the crown.
It can be supplied with a leather strap of any colour or style you prefer
The watch has just been fully serviced and comes with a 12 month warranty.
If you only ever buy one vintage watch make it an IWC.
If you would like to buy or reserve this watch please telephone us on 01726 813155 or email us
foweyshop@gmail.com
We accept payment by bank transfer, by debit/credit card and Paypal
We are open 9am - 9pm 7 days a week
We specialise in high end vintage watches which we professionally restore such as Omega, Longines, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre etc and also ladies platinum and diamond cocktail watches.
All Watches include free fully insured international shipping. All other items please contact us for a quotation.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1195275
Dateline of this antique is 1960
Height is 20cm (7.9inches)Width is 3.4cm (1.3inches)Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)
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