1962 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel

1962 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless SteelThe very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC 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 famous watchmaker

possibly previously restored with a perfect restoration

Timed: Timed to precision in five chronometer positions on a state-of-the-art computerized timing system

previously fairly mildly worn with gold plated vintage Rolex buckle

unrestored with moderate aging

fitted with a new Omega buckle

Dimensions: 21mm wide (without crown)

A jeweler has previously added the lugs to accommodate a strap

Servicing: We have performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery making it ready for immediate enjoyment

outer minute/seconds divisions

And the fine handwound movement is keeping very accurate time

Case condition: Excellent honest original condition with light wear

Period Rolex tag