{"product_id":"1970-iwc-vintage-mens-full-size-datejust-watch-with-tiffany-blue-dial-stainless-steel","title":"1970 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size \"Datejust\" Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's offering showcases this very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC with Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. robin's egg blue colored dial. It is powered by the renowned Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541B movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a very classic waterproof style case and overall design that appears to be closely patterned after a Rolex Datejust. Measuring 36mm in diameter by 45mm long, it is essentially the same size as a Rolex Datejust. The markers on its dial even resembled certain Datejust markers from the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've fallen in love with its classic style and full size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts engine is IWC caliber 8541B, one of the iterations of the Albert Pellaton designed 85x series. 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 85x series \"one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003eIWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1970 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in beautiful condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts screwed down case back show remnants of wear from the buckle contacting it and signs of previous polishing. As is common with these, it has aging inside the engine bay. Otherwise, its case presents as mint. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint and even has high polished side lug facets like Rolex sports watches from the era - our photos couldn't do it justice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts original IWC dial has been meticulously custom refinished in Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. robin's egg blue - the wording on the dial could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time nearly on par with a new IWC in our testing recording.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it and equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA more than half-century old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour 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 and has done authorized work for the Richemont service center and their brands, the owner of IWC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e IWC \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCity of origin\u003c\/b\u003e Schaffhausen, Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial no.\u003c\/b\u003e 1,976,295\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase no.\u003c\/b\u003e 1,870,266 - we recently sold another of this model whose case number was 93 units before this one\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e 817A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear built\u003c\/b\u003e 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions\u003c\/b\u003e Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Semi Quick-Setting Date \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/b\u003e Men  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e 36mm wide (without crown), 45mm lugs tip-to-tip \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase condition\u003c\/b\u003e The screwed down case back show remnants of wear from the buckle contacting it and signs of previous polishing. As is common with these, it has aging inside the engine bay. Otherwise, its case presents as mint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside)\u003c\/b\u003e International Watch Co., Swiss, Staybrite, Steel, IWC logo, 1,870,266, 817A \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\u003c\/b\u003e Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. robin's egg blue color, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, steel applied baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date, expertly refinished \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands\u003c\/b\u003e Original, steel \"batons\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJewels\u003c\/b\u003e 23 rubies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand\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\u003cb\u003eWidth between lugs\u003c\/b\u003e 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal type\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e IWC caliber 8541B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, adjusted to five positions, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServiced\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming\u003c\/b\u003e Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping time nearly on par with a new IWC in our testing recording. \u003cbr\u003e\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 and has done authorized work for the Richemont service center and their brands, the owner of IWC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42250772447321,"sku":"10192","price":2095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1160830072_o.jpg?v=1742742169","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1970-iwc-vintage-mens-full-size-datejust-watch-with-tiffany-blue-dial-stainless-steel","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}