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Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
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Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”

1940 - 1960
Sold 24 January 2021 · Fowey River Antiques
This “Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”” found a buyer.

It was listed by Fowey River Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This is an exemplary example of a gents classic wristwatch made by the world renowned premier maker International Watch Company or IWC.

It has the legendary calibre 8541 movement widely regarded as one of the finest automatic movements ever made and known as the watchmakers watch, as you can see is in superb condition.

The dial is original and in superb condition.

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

The watch case is oversize and measures 31mm square not including the crown.

It has been professionally serviced and overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.

It is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers parts. Each part is then thoroughly cleaned in a three stage ultrasonic cleaning process.

The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturers approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and sealed.

Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give you reliable and dependable service and will not require further service for many years.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA758921
Dealers Internal Reference
iwc
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
This is an exemplary example of a gents classic wristwatch made by the world renowned premier maker International Watch Company or IWC.
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It has the legendary calibre 8541 movement widely regarded as one of the finest automatic movements ever made and known as the watchmakers watch, as you can see is in superb condition.
Fowey River Antiques
fig 1. Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
fig 1. Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”

The dial is original and in superb condition.

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

The watch case is oversize and measures 31mm square not including the crown.

It has been professionally serviced and overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.

fig 2. Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
fig 2. Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”

It is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers parts. Each part is then thoroughly cleaned in a three stage ultrasonic cleaning process.

fig 3. Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
fig 3. Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”

The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturers approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and sealed.

fig 4. Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
fig 4. Oversize 18ct Gold Iwc 8541 Automatic C1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”

Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give you reliable and dependable service and will not require further service for many years.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA758921
Dealers Internal Ref
iwc
Fowey River Antiques
Fowey River Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010

We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.

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Fowey River Antiques
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Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
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Oversize 18ct gold IWC 8541 automatic c1965 “The Watchmakers Watch”
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  • Period1940 - 1960
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)
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