The Watch
In the 1960s, IWC's focus was dress watches with high finishing, rivaling even the best from the Holy Trinity of watchmaking.
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This very mid-century designed dress watch represents the epitome of the period for the brand, and it's powered by a Caliber 401, which is an improved version of IWC's famous manually wound caliber 89. This movement is considered, hands down, one of the best vintage time-only movements manufactured by IWC. The wonderful quality 9k Yellow Gold Case boasts long "Dog Leg" lugs.
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This particular IWC Dress Watch is in superb condition, it comes on a 18mm Brown Hirsch Lizard Strap and comes fully serviced, ready to wear.
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View this handsome bugger in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.1962.
Reference: N/A.
Movement: Manual Wind with Centre Seconds.
Calibre: 401.
Timekeeping: Very Good.
Service History: Fully Professionally Serviced January 2023.
Dial: Original IWC Factory Dial.
Service History: Fully Professionally Serviced January 2023.
Dial: Original IWC Factory Dial.
Case: 9k Yellow Gold.
Measurements: without/with Crown: 34mm/35mm. End to End: 42mm.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Crown: Original Unsigned Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On a new 18mm Hirsch Brown Leather Lizard Strap with Gold Plated Buckle.
Lug Width: 18mm.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Supreme Quality Movement.
- Superb Condition.
- 9k Yellow Gold Case.
- Dog Leg Lugs.
Nitty Gritty:
- None really, Superb Example.
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Overall this Dress Watch is in Superb condition.
Overall this Dress Watch is in Superb condition.
The Dial is in Beautiful condition.
9k Yellow Gold Case is in excellent order.
Acrylic Crystal is probably a Replacement but also in excellent order.
Crown Correctly Unsigned and is Original.
The hands are in excellent nick.
Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist