{"product_id":"1967-iwc-yacht-club-vintage-large-mens-watch-cal-8541-automatic-stainless-steel-4","title":"1967 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - Stainless Steel","description":"Today's offering showcases this prime example of an IWC Yacht Club powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541B movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nMeasuring 36mm in diameter without the large crown, it is the same size as a Rolex Datejust but presents in our opinion even a bit larger. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1967 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Designed to be more stylish and sporty than the pragmatic Ingenieur, though still extremely durable, these large men's watches retained the high-performance timekeeping qualities of their sibling under normal wearing conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThese watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions and featured a water-resistant case, as one would expect from a nautically themed watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMore than just stylish and durable, this impressive Yacht Club is a precision timekeeping instrument. Powered by the Pellaton Caliber 8541B movement, the same caliber found in Ingenieurs, 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has all of its original parts presents in gorgeous original condition - a 9.6 out of 10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts full size case presents as mint with light signs of previous polishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts silver dial is original and untouched, in mint condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe movement has been fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is very accurate time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, it has been equipped 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 and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA five and a half decade old IWC that presents like new on the wrist!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour 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. \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 1,851,986 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Yacht Club, ref. R811 A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built (movement):\u003c\/b\u003e 1967\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase number:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,864,426\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Presents as mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. The engine bays of these watches often have hidden aging inside - that is not the case with this watch shows hardly any aging even on the inside\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi Quick-Setting Date \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Men \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 36mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver soleil, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, Yacht Club and AUTOMATIC, steel baton indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched, mint condition. Its original luminous is intact and beautifully lightly toned.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel batons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 23 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBands:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal type:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e IWC caliber 8541B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly fully overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is very accurate time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 IWC Schaffhausen, Cartier 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\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":47822749991001,"sku":"10620","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1183773233_o.jpg?v=1794413596","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1967-iwc-yacht-club-vintage-large-mens-watch-cal-8541-automatic-stainless-steel-4","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}