IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

Pre-owned Watch In Black

1957 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Movement Used in the Ingenieur This very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 852 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 85x series ""one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland."" 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 fine wristwatch in 1957 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 has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Its full size case presents as mint. The dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Note that since the photos were taken the back has been snapped on straight up and down. As part of the restoration, the movement has been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly and is running very strong and true, keeping very accurate time. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new calfskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Note: A similar watch with the same movement series in gold was worn by Charlie Chaplin. A six decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,431,075 Case no.: 1,452,995 Year built: 1957 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip Case material: Stainless steel Case condition: Presents as mint. Only very slight aging inside the engine bay as is common with these and no aging between the lugs. Dial: Gloss black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and Automatic, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel dauphines Movement type: Iwc caliber 852, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator Jewels: 21 rubies Band: Calfskin 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. Crystal: Acrylic, appears original, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping very accurate time. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Papers - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9500