1963 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel

1963 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless SteelThe very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC with royal blue dial showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 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 it "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." And the

The rare Gruen so-called "Bat Wing" driver's wristwatch featured in today's auction is a dramatic example of one of those pieces

PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticityh

Case condition: Honest original condition with wear and a couple light indentions in the back and gold wear through to the lug tips

Gomez won the Japan Tour Pitching Prize

It was made and presumably subsequently used by her near the peak of her career in 1953

Model: Reference #2473

Serial number: 41

countdown timer (with alarm) and a chronograph

was one of the best case manufacturers of the day

A very handsome watch in superior condition that can be worn daily or just for special occasions

adjustable (it has many removable links so it can be made to fit a much smaller wrist if you would like)

The crown is a replacement with a nice style and is the only non-original part on the watch