The very fine and all-original automatic IWC with 18K rose gold 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 1958 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.

Its classic 18K gold case, lightly tinted rose in color, really gives it a touch of class.

It has all of its original parts and is in very honest condition.

It was made for a foreign market - it bears a second set of precious metal hallmarks on the case, and, interestingly, has an extra "Fab. Suisse" signature and two extra luminous dots above 12.

The insides of the lugs are worn from an expandable metal bracelet being previously installed. The rest of the case presents in excellent condition. The lugs and sides of the case appear to have never been polished.

Its dial is original and untouched in just short of perfect mint condition. It shows the slightest bit of aging under magnification and has warmed the tiniest bit with some sepia tone.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value).

It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile 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.

Accompanying the watch are its original papers.

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
Serial no.: 1,487,860
Year built: 1958
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 34mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: The insides of the lugs are worn from an expandable metal bracelet being previously installed. The rest of the case presents in excellent condition. The lugs and sides of the case appear to have never been polished.
Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 18K, IWC logo
Dial: Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched in just short of perfect mint condition - it shows the slightest bit of aging under magnification and has warmed the tinest bit with some sepia tone
Hands: Gold, "batons"
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Crocodile, 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 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value).
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC in our testing recording position.
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 - Original papers; 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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