1953 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 852 Automatic - Stainless Steel

IWC

Item No. 4901

Today we are pleased to offer this exceptional automatic IWC. It measures is full size, measuring 35mm in diameter not including the crown. The watch is in gorgeous restored condition and presents as mint on the wrist. The dial has been expertly refinished in a custom blue. The case presents as mint.

It 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 these movements as "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland."

IWC built this at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. It is a little more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shares the excellent timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions.

The movement has been freshly overhauled and is running true.

Photos of the inside available upon request.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

  • Manufacturer: IWC
  • City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Serial no.: 1,313,414
  • Case no.: 1,366,754
  • Year built: 1953
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men 
  • Case condition: Presents as mint. A few small spots of pitting visible on the very edge of the back
  • Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
  • 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: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock croc and lizard straps.
  • Width between lugs: 18mm
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
  • Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
  • Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

    All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

    The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

    Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

    To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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