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 853x "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 it in 1961 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line. These dress watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions. And compared to an Ingenieur, because they do not have a second inner back, the cases are thinner and lighter on the wrist.
While the vast majority of these were made in stainless steel with some also being made in 18K gold and a few gold plated cases, only very few were made in platinum.
It is the watch's original platinum contract case made for IWC for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly stamped on the inside. It measures 35mm in diameter, in between the sizes of the a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.
It has all of its original parts and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - our photos could begin to do it justice!
Its very rare platinum case presents as beautiful mint. Its blue dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
Note that since the watch was photographed the case back has been snapped on so the brushing is perfectly aligned vertically.
A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled its movement, which is running strong and extremely true, keeping time on par with new IWC's in our testing position.
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 has done authorized work IWC and other for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, JLC and others.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Italian leather strap 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.
A more than six decade old platinum IWC that presents like new!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 1,589,651
- Year built: 1961
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case condition: Presents as beautiful mint. Note that since the watch was photographed the case back has been snapped on so the brushing is perfectly aligned vertically.
- Case markings (inside): Platinum, Isomura stamp, PM900
- Dial: Blue, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished
- Hands: Steel, "batons"
- Jewels: 21 rubies
- Band: Italian leather (aftermarket), fully stitched, brand new and unworn. 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 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it.
- Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and extremely true, keeping time on par with new IWC's in our testing position. 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 has done authorized work IWC and other for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, JLC and others.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- 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
