Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.
It has the legendary IWC in house calibre 8541 fully automatic Chronometer grade movement regarded as one of the finest automatics ever made and known as the "watchmakers watch" as you can see is in superb condition.
The dial is in mint original condition, it has never been restored.
The water resistant versions of this 8541 are exceedingly rare. It has an armoured glass and the IWC fish symbol on the crown.
It also comes with its original IWC stainless steel mesh bracelet also in perfect condition
As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.
The watch case measures 35mm in diameter not including the crown.
It will be supplied with the original IWC bracelet and a leather strap of any colour or style you prefer
The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects. This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous
The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under high magnification for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.
The watch movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. the cases are polished and the watch sealed, in the case of waterproof watches a full waterproof pressure test is carried out to manufacturers specification.
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 reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many many years.
Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.
We are traditional watchmakers who specialise in the restoration of premium vintage watches.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fowey River Antiques Profile Page
Superb IWC 8541 Automatic Chronometer Mens Watch c1969
