IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

Pre-owned Watch In Black

1963 IWC Vintage Mens Square Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Movement used in the Ingenieur The uncommon, very fine, and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 854 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 it ""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."" The company built this watch in 1963 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Unlike most automatic IWC's from the era which almost always came in round cases, this is a much less common square cased automatic Iwc. While not a large watch at all, it wears just a bit larger than its dimensions. It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents as gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice. Its dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Its case presents as mint. As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new UN in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. As of this writing we are listing a pair of these watches with black dials - this one with steel batons and another with white painted Roman indices. A sixty year old IWC that amazingly looks like new on the wrist! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,730,315 Case no.: 1,723,175 Model: Ref. R1160A Year built: 1963 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 31mm wide (without crown), 38.5mm lugs tip-to-tip Case condition: Presents as mint Dial: Matte black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and Automatic, faceted baton indexes, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel batons, restored to mint condition Movement type: IWC caliber 854, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator Jewels: 23 rubies Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Width between lugs: 18mm Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new UN 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 9398