Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

Name: Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208009
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Fowey River Antiques

Description

Outstanding IWC Calibre 854 Automatic gents wristwatch.

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. This is considered by watchmakers to be one of the most well built and reliable automatic movements ever made.

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

The linen texture dial is original, perfect and unblemished. it has had no restoration.

It has the rare water resistant reference 810 stainless steel case with armoured glass. its in mint condition.

This is one of the most hard wearing vintage watches you can buy, it will put up with a lot of abuse and still keep going.

The diameter of the case is 34mm without the winding crown

The serial number dates this watch to 1969-70, this would have been one of the very last calibre 854 movements ever made

As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

IWC are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class indeed this is one of the best examples we have ever had, a rare find.

We can fit any colour or style of strap you prefer

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects and comes with a one year warranty.

If you only ever buy one vintage watch we couldn't recommend anything better than an IWC 854.

A true lifetime watch.

We offer a highly personalised and bespoke service.

If you would like to buy or reserve this watch please telephone us on 01726 813155

email us foweyshop@gmail.com

Mobile text 07878258979

We can then discuss strap options, delivery dates and other personalisations to suit you.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

3.4cm (1.34")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1208009

Dealers Notes

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.

Description

Outstanding IWC Calibre 854 Automatic gents wristwatch.

The attention to detail is what make these IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers.

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The movement has Pelaton automatic winding the most efficient winding system but very expensive to make.

Fowey River Antiques

This is considered by watchmakers to be one of the most well built and reliable automatic movements ever made.

fig 1. Rare Mint Original Condition IWC Calibre 854b Automatic From 1969-70 — fig 1. Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

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

fig 2. Rare Mint Original Condition IWC Calibre 854b Automatic From 1969-70 — fig 2. Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

The linen texture dial is original, perfect and unblemished. it has had no restoration.

It has the rare water resistant reference 810 stainless steel case with armoured glass. its in mint condition.

This is one of the most hard wearing vintage watches you can buy, it will put up with a lot of abuse and still keep going.

fig 3. Rare Mint Original Condition IWC Calibre 854b Automatic From 1969-70 — fig 3. Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

The diameter of the case is 34mm without the winding crown

The serial number dates this watch to 1969-70, this would have been one of the very last calibre 854 movements ever made

As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

fig 4. Rare Mint Original Condition IWC Calibre 854b Automatic From 1969-70 — fig 4. Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

IWC are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class indeed this is one of the best examples we have ever had, a rare find.

fig 5. Rare Mint Original Condition IWC Calibre 854b Automatic From 1969-70 — fig 5. Rare Mint Original Condition Iwc Calibre 854b Automatic from 1969-70

We can fit any colour or style of strap you prefer

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects and comes with a one year warranty.