The superior automatic IWC featured in today's offering is a rare example made for the Japanese market encased in platinum and powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8531 movement.

While more than a dozen similar and rare Japanese 85x platinum IWC's have passed through our halls, this is only the second one that features a date.

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 it in 1962 at the same time 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.

While the vast majority of these were made in stainless steel with some also being made in 18K gold and a few gold plated cases, only very few were made in platinum.

It is encased in the watch's original contract case made for IWC for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly stamped on the inside. Its diameter is 35.5mm, about the size of a Rolex Datejust from the period.

It is fully IWC down to the dial, hands, and signed winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition.

Our photos couldn't do it justice.

Its very rare platinum case is just short of mint with three light indentions in the back. It presents gorgeously on the wrist. Its silver dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.

A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled its movement. It is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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.

You won't be disappointed - a very rare more than six decade old IWC that presents essentially like new on the wrist!

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.

Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Serial no.: 1,653,229
Year built: 1962
Case no.: 15551
Functions:  Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (without crown), 42.5mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with three light indentions in the back and slight wear under two of the lugs. On the wrist it presents gorgeously.
Case markings (inside): Platina, case number, International Watch Co., IWC Probus Scafusia, Swiss
Dial: Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer minute track, expertly restored
Hands: Original, batons
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Leather (aftermarket) , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket IWC style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other 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: A Master Watchmaker has overhauled it. It winds smoothly.
Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.
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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