IWC Automatic Cal.853 - 1962
IWC Automatic Calibre 853
Vintage IWC are still largely overlooked, and therefore provide what we feel is absolutely outstanding value for money for what are simply stunning watches.
What we have here is a circa-1961 automatic dress watch that utilises the Cal.853 movement, with its famed Pellaton winding system. It powers a classically beautiful dress piece, not dissimilar in aesthetic to a Calatrava of the same era.
The case measures in at 35mm in steel, and housed within it lies an off-white dial with applied baton markers, classic IWC script, and a simple 'Automatic' printed above 6. The dial is in lovely condition, with an even patina and no major blemishes. The outer track is darker than the inner portion of the dial.
Hands appear to be original, and show pitting and scratches with the age of the watch. Plexi is quite clean, with some small nicks and scratches.
Serviced by Woods Watchmaking within the last 12 months. Keeping close to COSC time, and winds super smoothly.
It's mounted to a Citizen 'gator-look strap on generic tang buckle.
Comes with Watch Vault cleaning cloth and Watch Vault Travel Pod.
A truly lovely example.
Brand: IWC
Style: Dress
Year: Circa-1962
Model #: Cal.853
Case Material: Steel
Case details: 35mm
Bracelet: Aftermarket leather
Movement: Cal. 853 self winding
Dial: Off-white
Hands: Steel
Paraphernalia: Watch Vault cleaning cloth and Watch Vault Travel Pod
Grading: Excellent vintage condition
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Watch travel pod is shock and water resistant with a moulded foam interior to keep your watch protected.
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