1958 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 852 Watch - Platinum

1958 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Automatic Cal. 852 Watch - PlatinumThe superior automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is a rare example encased in platinum and powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. It was made for the Japanese market by Isomura, and unlike some examples it is triple signed IWC. 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

and very fine ultra-thin handwound Omega caliber 620 movement

Anyone who wears modern watches tends to take shock protection in their watch for granted

It has had a true expertly done sympathetic restoration

Long before watch winders made entered the watch collecting world

The case shows no wear and light signs of previous polishing

previously slightly shortened by a jeweler

The watch showcased in this offering is one of the last Oysterdates made

It is nearly invisible to the naked eye

fairly mild to moderate stretch - its finish presents as mint condition - on the wrist it presents as mint

took the world by storm by offering the world's first ever electric wristwatch

lance style filled with luminous material

and water-resistant style screwed-in case back and cabochon sapphire crown