Today's offering showcases this very fine and meticulously restored IWC Yacht Club with oxblood red vignette dial and uncommon original IWC bracelet. It's powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541B movement.

Measuring 36mm in diameter without the large crown, it is the same size as a Rolex Datejust but presents in our opinion even a bit larger.

IWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1967 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Designed to be more stylish and sporty than the pragmatic Ingenieur, though still extremely durable, these large men's watches retained the high-performance timekeeping qualities of their sibling under normal wearing conditions.

These watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions and featured a water-resistant case, as one would expect from a nautically themed watch.

More than just stylish and durable, this impressive Yacht Club is a precision timekeeping instrument. Powered by the Pellaton Caliber 8541B movement, the same caliber found in Ingenieurs, 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." 

Adding to its desirability is its original Gay Frères for IWC bracelet. For those not familiar, when it was independent Frères made bracelets for some very high-end makers including Patek, AP, and Rolex. It was ultimately acquired by Rolex.

It has all of its original parts down to its original fished signed waterproof crown and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

Its full size case presents as mint. Its distinctive oxblood red vignette dial - deep red in the center that fades to black around the periphery - has been meticulously restored. The printing of the words could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Its IWC bracelet presents beautifully. It has light remnants of wear on the underside - on the wrist, it presents as just short of perfect mint.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running strong and very true, keeping time like a new IWC in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

A more than half-century old IWC that presents 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, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.

Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Serial no.: 2,031,816
Model: Yacht Club, ref. R811 AD
Year built (movement): 1967
Case number: 1,849,115
Case condition: Mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. The engine bay is even very clean, despite the fact that these normally have some pitting.
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi Quick-Setting Date
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 36mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip
Dial: Oxblood red vignette - deep red in the center that fades to black around the periphery, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, Yacht Club and AUTOMATIC, steel baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored
Hands: Original, steel batons
Jewels: 23 rubies
Bands: Original IWC by Gay Frères, signed IWC on clasp, stainless steel, designed to fit a wrist up to approx. 8.15 inches on largest setting, adjustable, presents beautifully. It has light remnants of wear on the underside - on the wrist it presents as just short of perfect mint. 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 8541B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and very true, keeping time like a 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, owner of IWC Schaffhausen, Cartier 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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