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Pre-owned Watch In Blue
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- condition:Pre-Owned
- price:$2554
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1962 IWC Vintage Mens Fulls Size Watch, Cal. 8531 Automatic with Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Ingenieur Movement The superior automatic IWC featured in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8531 movement. This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise - Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres-bracelets, proclaimed the 8531 ""one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland."" 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 1962 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. These dress watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions. And compared to an Ingenieur, because they do not have a second inner back, the cases are thinner and lighter on the wrist. It measures 34mm in diameter without the crown, the size of a Rolex Date. It has all of its original parts and just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition. Its classic and timeless case presents as mint. Our photos couldn't do it justice. Note that the back has been snapped on perfectly straight since the photos were taken. Its royal blue dial has been meticulously restored - the printing of the words could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Its movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on a par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new caflskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. You won't be disappointed - a more than six decade old IWC that looks like new on the wrist! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,623,625 Year built: 1962 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi-Quick-Setting Date Designed for: Men Dimensions: 34mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip Case condition: Presents as mint with light aging hidden in the engine bay as is common with these. On the wrist it presents as beautiful mint. Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, Acier Inoxydable Staybrite Steel, 1,624,385 Dial: Royal blue, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and Automatic, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished Hands: Original, steel faceted dauphines Jewels: 21 rubies Band: Calfskin, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, 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 8531, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator Serviced: Yes, fully freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on a par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Papers - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9557
about IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
Informed by its passion for innovation and technical inventiveness, Swiss watch manufacturers IWC Schaffhausen has established an international reputation. Since 1868, the brand has been creating flawless timepieces that combine precision engineering with sophisticated design.
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