1971 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854B Pellaton Automatic - Stainless Steel
The superior all-original IWC featured in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed caliber 854B automatic 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 the movement of this watch in 1971 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line.
Its cool retro case is full size. It measures 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of Rolex Date and Datejust models.
It has all of its original parts and presents in gorgeous original condition - it presents as a 9.7 out of 10.
Its case presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing. Its stunning untouched original silver dial is gorgeous mint.
Its movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is near pristine. Photos of the inside available upon request.
It winds very smoothly and is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC chronometer in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, it has been equipped it with a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included 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.
You won't be disappointed - a more half-century old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!
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.
Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Serial no.: 2,046,143
Year built: 1971
Model: Ref. 1828
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date
Designed for: Men
Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown - 37mm with crown), 41mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: Presents as mint with only light signs of previous polishing
Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, 1828, Acier Inoxydable Staybrite, 2,124,676
Dial: Silver, Signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, untouched and original in gorgeous mint condition
Hands: Steel batons
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Calfskin 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.
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Movement: IWC caliber 854B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It winds very smoothly and is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new IWC chronometer in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 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.
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
