Today's offering showcases this superior and uncommon IWC with striking light money green colored dial.

It is an uncommon model - though we about a hundred IWC's from the era, we'd never seen this one before. It is pleasingly full size for the era, measuring just over 36mm in diameter without the crown, the same size as a Rolex Datejust.

Powering the watch is its Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 854 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 c. 1969 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line.

It has a striking retro case that has a massive slightly concave bezel that protects the recessed crown. 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. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10.

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

Its original IWC dial has been meticulously custom refinished in a distinctive light money green color - 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 smoothly and is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, it has been equipped with a brand new aftermarket leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle 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.

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
Case no.: 1,908,186
Year built: c. 1969
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 36.2mm diameter (without crown)
Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing
Dial: Light money green color, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, whitened faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly custom refinished
Hands: Original, steel batons
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Leather, 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 854, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Because grasping its recessed crown may be a little difficult for some collectors, it is an excellent candidate to be kept on a watch winder.
Timed: Yes, timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strongly and keeping very accurate time.
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 Cartier, 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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