Description
Offered for sale is a rare and exceptionally refined IWC dress watch from 1972, crafted in solid 18-carat yellow gold. This timeless classic features a sleek 35mm case and is in outstanding condition, with a pristine original dial that perfectly embodies understated luxury. At the heart of this watch beats IWC’s automatic caliber 8541B an outstanding piece of engineering from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking. The movement is fitted with the famous Pellaton winding system, a bi-directional mechanism known for its efficiency, durability, and technical ingenuity. The movement’s serial number places its production precisely in the year 1972.
IWC, or International Watch Company, was founded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones, who was one of the first to combine American industrial production techniques with the precision of traditional Swiss craftsmanship. Based in Schaffhausen, IWC quickly set itself apart through its technical innovations and in-house calibers. The caliber 8541B is one of the last great mechanical movements developed by the brand before the quartz era, and is today rightly celebrated as one of IWC’s finest automatic calibers ever made.
This vintage IWC is not only a tasteful choice for formal occasions, but also a valuable piece of horological history highly appreciated by both collectors and enthusiasts. A rare opportunity to own a watch that has effortlessly stood the test of time, both mechanically and aesthetically.
This example is fully checked by our watchmaker and is ready for the wrist of a true IWC connoisseur.
All watches are shipped insured and come in a leather watch pouch and with a 6-month mechanical warranty.
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