The very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC with royal blue dial showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 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 it "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 very fine wristwatch in 1963 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.

It is fully IWC down to the hands and signed crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as gorgeous mint - a 9.8 out of 10.

Its full size case presents as mint - our photos couldn't do it justice. Its dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a true deep and rich royal blue color!

As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly and is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new IWC.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather 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 attesting to its performance.

A more than six decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new on the wrist!

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
Case no. 1,604,307
Year built 1963
Functions Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for Men 
Dimensions 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition Mint. The tiniest bit of aging on the edge of the back if highly scrutinized. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint.
Case markings (inside) International Watch Co., Swiss, Staybrite, Steel, IWC logo and case number
Dial Royal blue, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a true deep and rich royal blue color!
Hands Original, steel dauphines
Jewels 21 rubies
Band Leather (aftermarket), fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket IWC style steel 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 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced Yes, freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly.
Timing Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new IWC.
Warranty 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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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