1962 IWC Vintage Mens Dress Watch, Caliber 401 - Platinum

IWC

Item No. 5103

Today's offering showcases this very rare original platinum IWC. Elegant and high grade, it is a very fine dress watch.

Powering it is the impressive IWC Caliber 401 movement, renowned for its workmanship and technical merit. In addition to its hour and minute timekeeping, ths manually wound mechanism also features center seconds.

Housing the fine movement is its original platinum case with semi-pagoda style lugs. It is the watch's original contract case made for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly signed.

The simple dial and classic case give it a great high-grade dress watch look. It is all original down to the dial and hands.

It has just been serviced by a Master Watchmaker.

A great looking and very rare platinum IWC.

Included with the purchase is a one-year 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 - made for the Japanese market
  • Serial no.: 1,617,525
  • Year built: 1962
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men
  • Case material: Platinum
  • Case markings (inside): PT, Pm900, precision metal stamps and Japanese flag stamp
  • Case condition: Near mint
  • Dimensions: 27mm wide (excluding crown) by 36mm long lug tip to tip
  • Dial: Silver, baton markers, original, excellent condition with aging
  • Hands: Original, batons
  • Movement type:  IWC caliber 401, very well made, manually wound, 17 jewels, shock resistant, micrometer regulator
  • Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C. 401
  • Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition
  • Serviced: Yes, freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
  • Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=connoisseur_of_time
  • 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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    Category: Mens, Platinum

    Type: WATCH



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