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 85x series "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 this watch in 1971 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line and with equipped it with the same movement. These dress watches are more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but share similar 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.
At 35mm in diameter, it is in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Rolex Datejust.
It is in beautiful original condition, fully original down to the dial, hands, and original fish signed crown. The untouched dial is just short of mint.
Our watchmaker has just freshly serviced the movement. For the finishing touch we have installed a new Teju lizard band with the watch's IWC buckle 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 attesting to its performance.
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Serial no.: 2,069,316
- Year movement built: 1971
- Model: Ref. 1818
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 41mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case condition: Pleasing original condition with light signs of polishing
- Dial: Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, original and untouched, just short of mint condition
- Hands: Original, gold batons
- Jewels: 21 rubies
- Band: Genuine Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with original gold-plated IWC buckle. Note: A new band will be installed before shipping that is slightly larger so it properly fills the gap between the lugs.
- Width between lugs: 17mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, original/vintage, excellent condition with light wear, mostly only visible under magnification. Please inquire if you would like a brand new one installed.
- Movement: IWC caliber 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 14 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
- Warranty: 1-year 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
