Stylish early 1960´s IWC Automatic with a Pellaton automatic winding system straight from the top of the watchmaking industry.
This pre-owned timepiece has been fully serviced at our atelier (8/24), refinished with good taste and ready to use. The steel case combined with light blue/grey dial fits well all occasions and outfits. The watch is overall in very good condition, but you should know that there is a scratch on the dial between 2-3 o´clock position and some of the luminescent material on the dial is missing.
Leather strap and the steel buckle is from the same era as the watch. Original green IWC box is included, and our written document is included with this timepiece. More information about watch condition and details below.
Details
IWC Automatic
Case nr. 1649423.
Case material stainless steel.
Movement cal. 853, mechanical automatic winding movement.
This watch is not water resistant.
Bezel diameter approximately 34 mm.
Size between lugs: 18 mm (strap attachment).
Fits wrist (diameter): 190 mm (19,0cm) and less.
Functions: Time, central seconds, automatic winding movement.
Watch condition
Dial and hands condition: relatively good, scratch on the dial at 2-3, small scratches and marks or scratches visible to bare eye, and lume missing from some spots.
Case condition: good, refinished professionally.
Strap condition: like new (NOS), buckle refinished.
Movement condition: very good, professionally serviced 8/2024 and working as should.
Glass condition: new plexiglass.
Guarantee: This watch is running well and working as it should, and it has been professionally serviced so that you can buy it with confidence. We offer 1 year guarantee for mechanical functionality of this watch. Watches require regular servicing and checking for water resistance. We recommend checking this watch at our atelier or official service center within next 2-3 years and bring it for additional cleaning once a year. Guarantee does not cover misuse of the watch or accidents (for instance if the watch is dropped or if the crown has been left open in a waterproof watch and water/moisture has entered the case, or if the watch has been taken to sauna).
Polus watchmaker commentary: This watch has been fully serviced 8/2024 and carefully checked at our watchmaking atelier for authenticity, overall condition, rate result and water resistance test. This vintage IWC from the early 1960´s is in good condition. The case has been refinished professionally and has few small scratches. Case & strap overall condition is good. The watch is not water resistant. The movement has been professionally serviced and it is running well and accurately, within our strict criteria.
Even though we try our best to caption the honest condition of the watch in the pictures, they never tell the whole truth. We always welcome you to visit our boutique to try on the watch if possible. Please contact us if you have any questions considering the watch (box below). Every picture is of the actual watch.
This pre-owned watch is sold with margin scheme taxation. Included VAT will be stated 0% on the customer’s invoice.
