The superior and uncommon IWC featured in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541B 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."

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 the movement of this watch in 1971at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line.

It is an uncommon model, ref. 825A, and is though we about a hundred IWC's from the era, we'd never seen this one before. It is a rare jumbo size for the era, measuring 40mm in diameter without the crown.

It has a striking retro case that has a massive slightly concave bezel. Its retro style carries over onto the dial which has whitened steel baton indices similar in style to some Rolexes from the era.

All of its parts are original down to its dial, hands, and its original signed winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as mint.

Its case presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing.

Its royal blue dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds extremely smoothly and is keeping very accurate time. We have also timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist.

For the finishing touch it has been equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

You won't be disappointed - a more than half-century old IWC that looks 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.: 2,070,944
• Year built: 1971
• Model: Ref. R825A
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi-Quick-Setting Date (between 9pm and 3am)
• Designed for: Men 
• Dimensions: 40mm diameter (without crown)
• Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing
• Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, R825A, 2,009,564
• Dial: Royal blue, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, whitened faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored
• Hands: Original, steel batons
• Jewels: 23 rubies
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others 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: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds extremely smoothly.
• Timed: Yes, timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time. 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.
• Warranty: 1-year international 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
• 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