The superior automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is a rare example made for the Japanese market encased in platinum and powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 852 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 85xx "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 1956 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 has the watch's original platinum contract case made for IWC for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly stamped on the inside. It measures 35mm in diameter, in between the sizes of the a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.

It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - our photos could begin to do it justice!

Its very rare platinum case presents as beautiful mint. Its strong black dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. Its finish appears just slightly more matte than the photos seem to suggest.

A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled its movement, which is running strong and extremely true, keeping time on par with new IWC's in our testing position.

For the finishing touc.h we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket vintage 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.

A more than six decade old platinum IWC that presents like new!

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 has done authorized work IWC and other for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, JLC and others.

Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland made for the Japanese market
Serial no.: 1,381,834
Year built: 1956
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 44mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: Presents as beautiful mint.
Case markings (inside): Isomura stamp, 850 platinum stamp, case number 15004
Dial: Matte black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished
Hands: Original, "dauphines"
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Leather (aftermarket), fully stitched, brand new and unworn with aftermarket vintage IWC style buckle. 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 852, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it.
Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and extremely true, keeping time on par with new IWC's in our testing position. 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 has done authorized work IWC and other for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, JLC and 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; 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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