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1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS

$2,435
£1,846.06
€2,128.02
CA$3,429.31
A$3,802.85
CHF 1,998.11
MX$46,464.33
NOK 24,999.14
SEK 23,465.96
DKK 15,886.12

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1959 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic with Tiffany Blue Dial - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Movement Used in the Ingenieur - 1 Year Warranty The very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. The original dial has been custom refinished in Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue color. 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 it "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 the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1959 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. It is fully IWC down to all of its original hands and signed crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as beautiful mint - a 9.6 out of 10. The full size case presents as mint - our photos couldn't do it justice. The original dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. As part of the restoration, the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly and is running very strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new IWC. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a new calfskin leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Also accompanying the watch is a complementary blue strap for the times when you would like a bolder look. 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 used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including IWC, Cartier, JLC and others. A more than six decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new on the wrist! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,510,683 Case no.: 1,555,043 Year built: 1959 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men  Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip Case condition: Presents as mint. As is common with these there is aging hidden in the engine bay. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint. Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, Staybrite, Steel, IWC logo and case number Dial: Tiffany & Co. robin's egg blue, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly restored Hands: Original, steel dauphines Jewels: 21 rubies Bands (2):  Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn - one in black with alligator style grain and one in light blue with alligator grain 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: As part of the restoration the movement has been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly. Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new IWC. 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 used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including IWC, Cartier, JLC and others. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9616R
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Height: 1.66 in (42 mm)Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959
  • Condition:
    The full size case presents as mint - our photos couldn't do it justice. The original dial has been meticulously custom refinished. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as beautiful mint - a 9.6 out of 10.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9616R1stDibs: LU4333227270712

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