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 the late 1960's to early 1970's at the same they were building their famous Ingenieur line. Unlike many IWC movements, this high-grade 8541B is adjusted to five positions.
Its monococque - or one-piece - case, which when new achieved high water resistance ratings by not having a separate case back, if full size with a cool retro style. It measures 35mm in diameter without the crown, in between the size of Rolex Date and Datejust models.
All of its parts are IWC down to its dial, hands, and its original signed winding crown. Its dial has been previously refinished in a white Roman "Buckley" style.
It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as gorgeous mint.
Its case presents as gorgeous mint. Its white dial has been meticulously refinished - the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration, the movement has been overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is keeping accurate time.
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 has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.
For the finishing touch, it has been equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
You won't be disappointed - a more than half-century old IWC that looks like new on the wrist!
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Case no.: 2,113,674
- Year built: c. late 1960's to early 1970's
- Model: Ref. R815A
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds, Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown - 37mm with crown), 40mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case condition: Presents as gorgeous mint
- Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, R815A
- Dial: White with black painted Roman numerals, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly previously refinished in this white Roman style
- Movement: IWC caliber 8541, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
- Hands: Original, steel batons
- Jewels: 23 rubies
- Band: 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 8541B, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 23 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator, adjusted to five positions
- Serviced: Yes, overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. Because the crown on the watch is recessed it's a great candidate for a watch winder.
- Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 has done contract work for IWC and their Richemont Service Center and also used to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker for a Rolex authorized dealer.
- Warranty: 1-year international 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
