{"product_id":"1962-iwc-vintage-mens-watch-cal-853-automatic-stainless-steel-6","title":"1962 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel","description":"The very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1962 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents as gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts full size case presents as mint - our photos couldn't do it justice. Its classic silver dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds very smoothly and is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA more than six decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new on the wrist!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e IWC \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCity of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Schaffhausen, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,665,477\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,720,807\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as mint with some aging hidden inside the engine bay as is common with these. On the wrist, it presents as gorgeous mint. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e International Watch Co., Swiss, Staybrite, Steel, IWC logo and case number 1,720,807\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel dauphines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e IWC caliber 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It winds very smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757637714009,"sku":"10909","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1183588448_o.jpg?v=1793972702","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1962-iwc-vintage-mens-watch-cal-853-automatic-stainless-steel-6","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}