1961 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - 18K Gold

IWC

Item No. 5036

Today's offering showcases this very fine automatic IWC featured 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."

The famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book Complicated Watches and their Repair, remarked that IWC's special automatic winding mechanism was "a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished."

IWC built this watch in 1961 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. It is full size with a 35mm diameter, one millimeter smaller than a mens Datejust.

It is in true expertly restored condition and presents as gorgeous condition. The dial has been expertly refinished. The full size case presents as just short of mint mint. And as part of the restoration the movement has been freshly overhauled by a master watchmaker and is running very true.

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 five and a half decade old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!

  • Manufacturer: IWC
  • City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Serial no.: 1,565,018
  • Year built: 1961
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Men 
  • Dial: Light off white, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, expertly refinished
  • Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
  • Hands: Original, gold dauphines
  • Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 1,608,518, 18K
  • Case condition: Just short of mint
  • Jewels: 21 rubies
  • Band: Leather, remborde, brand new and unworn. We also stock croc and lizard straps.
  • Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
  • Movement: IWC caliber 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
  • Movement markings: International Watch Co., Swiss, C. 853, 21 Jewels, Pat Appl.
  • Serviced: Yes, freshly fully overhauled.
  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
  • Warranty: 1-year 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

  • Category: Auto, Leather Ski, Mens, Solid Gold

    Type: WATCH


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