1970 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic with Date - Stainless Steel

IWC

Item No. 9190

The superior automatic IWC featured in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 854B 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 the 85x series "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 this watch in the late 1960's to early 1970's at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Unlike many IWC movements, this high-grade 8541B is adjusted to five positions.

Its monococque - or one-piece - case, which when new achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back, if full size with a cool retro style. It measures 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of Rolex Date and Datejust models.

All of its parts are IWC down to its dial, hands, and its original signed winding crown. Its dial has been previously refinished in a white Roman "Buckley" style.

It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as gorgeous mint.

Its case presents as gorgeous mint. Its white dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.

As part of the restoration, the movement has been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is keeping accurate time. 

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 has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.

For the finishing touch, it has been equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

You won't be disappointed - a more than half-century old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!

  • Manufacturer: IWC
  • City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Case no.: 2,113,674
  • Year built: c. late 1960's to early 1970's
  • Model: Ref. R815A
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date
  • Designed for: Men 
  • Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown - 37mm with crown), 40mm lugs tip-to-tip
  • Case condition: Presents as gorgeous mint
  • Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, R815A
  • Dial: White with black painted Roman numerals, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly previously refinished in this white Roman style
  • Movement:  IWC caliber 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
  • Hands: Original, steel batons
  • Jewels: 23 rubies
  • Band: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. 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 8541B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator, adjusted to five positions
  • Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Because the crown on the watch is recessed it's a great candidate for a watch winder.
  • Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.
  • Warranty: 1-year international 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

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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