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1967 IWC Yacht Club Vintage Large Mens Watch, Cal. 8541 Automatic - SS

$2,869
£2,167.21
€2,504.68
CA$4,031.72
A$4,482.57
CHF 2,360.34
MX$54,387.06
NOK 29,883.12
SEK 27,933.44
DKK 18,691.35

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. 1967 IWC YACHT CLUB Vintage Large Mens Watch with Forest Green Dial , Cal. 8541 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Movement Used in the Ingenieur - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this very fine and meticulously restored IWC Yacht Club powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541 movement with beautiful forest green dial. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice! Measuring 36mm in diameter without the large crown, it is the same size as a Rolex Datejust but presents in our opinion even a bit larger. IWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1967 at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Designed to be more stylish and sporty than the pragmatic Ingenieur, though still extremely durable, these large men's watches retained the high-performance timekeeping qualities of their sibling under normal wearing conditions. These watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions and featured a water-resistant case, as one would expect from a nautically themed watch. More than just stylish and durable, this impressive Yacht Club is a precision timekeeping instrument. Powered by the Pellaton Caliber 8541 movement, the same caliber found in Ingenieurs, 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."  It has all of its original parts down to its original hands and original fished signed waterproof crown and has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Its full size case presents as mint. Its original dial has been meticulously custom refinished in forest green - the printing of the words could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. As part of the restoration, one of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing the stem and any overly worn components with genuine IWC parts, installing a new mainspring and case clamps, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time. For the finishing touch, it has been equipped with a brand new calfskin leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. A five and a half decade old IWC that presents like new on the wrist! 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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,828,350 Model: Yacht Club, ref. R811AD Year built (movement): 1967 Case number: 1,848,042 Case condition: Presents as mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. While the engine bay on these usually has aging hidden inside, there is hardly any on this watch. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date Designed for: Men  Dimensions: 36mm wide (without crown), 43mm lugs tip-to-tip Dial: Forest green, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen, Yacht Club and AUTOMATIC, steel baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly custom refinished Hands: Original, steel batons Jewels: 23 rubies Bands: Calfskin leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn 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 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator Serviced: As part of the restoration, one of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing the stem and any overly worn components with genuine IWC parts, installing a new mainspring and case clamps, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping accurate time. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. 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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, owner of IWC Schaffhausen, Cartier and many others. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9927
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Height: 1.7 in (43 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1967
  • Condition:
    It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10. Its full size case presents as mint. Its original dial has been meticulously custom refinished in forest green - the printing of the words could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 99271stDibs: LU4333226692822

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