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IWC Aquatimer in Titanium on Bracelet
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Excellent condition Aquatimer model reference 3538 dating to 2007 so around 2.5 years old. Stunning looking watch, recently discontinued as IWC have just moved to an external bezel. UK Retail price is £2,985 (US $5,966). This is a true professional instrument and is water resistant to 2000 metres. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Aquatimer is just one such watch. The Aquatimer first appeared in 1965 and now the legendary name has come to life again, this time, better, stronger, more durable than ever before. The Aquatimer can stand up tot he demands of any professional diver, down to a depth of a staggering 2000 metres, which corresponds to 200 bar. Each individual watch is tested to this pressure before it leaves the factory. This is a very handsome watch, and whilst there are a lot of divers watches out there, all looking the same, this one stands out form the crowd. Firstly being in all titanium, has a dull grey but handsome appearance. It has a mat black dial, luminous baton markers and a date window at 3 position. It has a uni directional ratchet operated internal rotating bezel which is iterated in yellow to the first fifteen minutes. It also has centre sweep second hand with a stopping seconds feature for accurate time setting, lightly convex sapphire crystal, IWC bracelet system and push button safety clasp. The width is 42 mm excluding crown, and 45 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14.5 mm and the lug to lug distance is 49 mm. Ref. IWC 120. sold |
IWC Flieger Mk XV
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Immaculate condition recently serviced IWC Flieger Mk XV. The watch was originally purchased form authorised dealers in 2002. It comes with a replacement strap but retains the original clasp, this is a Deployant clasp which is around a £250 upgrade option. The Mk XV pilot’s watch is a handsome durable and practical looking watch, with minimum of dial and design frills, it is just straight to the point and does it’s job exceptionally well. It is one of the best looking IWC watches, and in fact one of the best military or aviation style watches available – based on the enormously successful and influential war time IWC MK XI wristwatch, it is a design classic and iconic wristwatch. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. The XV has been discontinued for around 3 or 4 years so as a result are becoming more collectible. It is made to usual Swiss fanatically high standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The MK XV like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. This is apparent in the MK XV as well as most other IWC watches. This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear and in stunning condition. It still has the black plastic seal on the case back. Black dial in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown. IWC were once a supplier to the British military and the RAF pilots wore this style watch. The RAF issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. Comes with box, and unsigned paperwork, the outer box is a bit tatty. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. IWC 116. sold |
IWC
Porsche Design Automatic Compass Wristwatch
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Mint condition and highly collectible IWC Porsche Design automatic compass watch. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. Design is of the essence in many IWC watches, even more so when the design is in conjunction with one of the world's most iconic of design companies, Porsche Design. The resulting watch from this collusion is a timepiece that is designed to stylish and contemporary standard and put into the construction of a watch that is strong, durable and can last for ever. This watch was originally released in 1974, intended for use with the German military and it was indeed issued with success to military forces, however there are no issue stamps on this one so it is a civilian model. The movement is fully automatic, Swiss made 25 jewel. The dial is mat black with contrasting red sweep second hand and quick set date at the 3 position with black wheel and white print. The luminosity on the dial is fading nicely to give it a slightly aged look. Because of the mechanical compass feature, the watch was made of aluminium instead of steel, so as not to interfere with the magnetism that the compass requires to operate. It was originally produced with two finishes, the anodised military green and anodised black finish, this one is black which is more wearable than the green finish. The watch features a mechanical compass. This is revealed by pressing the buttons on each side of the watch case at the 6 position. The clicking in and out is a nice secure click. The watch head is lifted and can rest on an internal latch so it does not fall shut when being operated. It clicks open and closed smoothly and easily on the latch. The compass can be rotated independently of the case by use of a hand turning bezel. It also has a signal mirror on the underside of the movement case, opposite the compass. The watch also features sighting guides (there are two notches on the left hand side of the case one below the 7 o'clock mark and one above the 11 o'clock mark for sighting and taking compass bearing). The bracelet is original to the watch with an IWC signed clasp. It is a safety clasp and a little bit fiddly so care should be taken in operating it. The clasp. To open it, it has a release button. To close it, the clasp extends forwards, it folds into position, then the clasp needs pulling back in the opposite direction to secure it into place. There is also a quick release when the clasp is open which is operated by a button. This releases the bracelet from the clasp. This cannot be done when the clasp is closed. Comes with original inner box and outer box, plus an extract from the archives indicating that the watch was originally purchased in Salzburg, Austria in 1981. Dimensions are as follows: width is 39 mm excluding the crown, 42 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 46 mm and thickness is 13 mm. Ref. IWC 117. Price is £2,195 or US $3,545 |
IWC Automatic
Gents Wristwatch on Original Bracelet
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Excellent condition IWC automatic wristwatch. The watch dates from the late 1960’s to early 1970’s and the styling is typical of the era. The watch has recently been serviced, and the dial has been restored bringing it back to mint condition. The dial is mat black with silver and black applied baton marks and silver luminous filled hands, the luminosity has all but faded. Has the large IWC logo as well as International Watch Co Schaffhausen beneath it. It has got a quick set date at the 3 position, the quick set is operated by advancing and regressing the hands at midnight. The day wheel is black with white print meaning that it blends into the watch dial very well. It has got a central sweep second hand which is a stopping hand so that the time can be set accurately against a time signal. The crown is original to the watch and bears the IWC fish logo. The Milanese mesh bracelet is also original to the watch and has the IWC logo on the clasp. It is a full size bracelet and suitable for up to around an 8 inch wrist. The IWC Milanese mesh bracelet is a rare item and worth around £300 by itself. The case is typical of the late 60’s and early 70’s with its elliptical case shape and hidden lugs. The bracelet can be removed so a leather strap can be fitted. Outstanding watch and a proud feature in any collection. Dimensions are: width is 36 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown Lug to lug is 40 mm, Thickness is 12 mm. Ref IWC 11Ref IWC 118. Price is £895 or US $1,890 |
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GST Aquatimer Deep One
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Mint and virtually unused IWC Aquatimer Deep One reference 3527. In 1999, IWC stepped up to the mark with the introduction of the GST line. This was a model line that focused on superior design coupled with engineering excellence. The GST line was one of the model lines for bringing IWC watches into the mainstream where customers saw them in high street alongside other mainstream brands such as Rolex, Omega, Cartier, etc. Prior to this, IWC watches were seen only in a select few shops. The model, Reference 3527 Deep One is a very special diving watch. It is the big brother to the now highly collectible and sought after Aquatimer 3536. The Deep One went one step further than the 3536 in its engineering skill and was the product of especially clever watchmaking and engineering design. Powered by the 36-jewel IWC Calibre 8914, which used a Jaeger LeCoultre base movement, the watch included a unique complication. The Deep One had a mechanical depth gauge that showed the diver how deep he had descended. This unusual complication was achieved by allowing water to enter an channel inside the case through tiny holes in the lower crown – the water does not enter the mechanism, only a channel that goes around the dial. The water pressure distorted the internal channel that in turn applied pressure to the depth mechanism and produced an analogue depth reading on the dial. The secondary pressure hand also records depth but will remain at the maximum depth. So if the diver dives to 35 metres and then ascends to 20 metres, the secondary hand will remain at 30 metres to indicate maximum depth dived. If in the same dive, the diver then ascends to 40 metres, the secondary hand will move again to show the maximum depth. The Deep One was designed to be water resistant to a depth of 100 meters. The watch comes with a very nice look and again, extremely well engineered hand pump., This attached to the lower crown so that water can be pumped out of the channel once it is out of the water. This of course was not very deep when compared to the water resistance 3536 Aquatimer watches. This is due to the limitations of the case design when manufacturing the mechanical depth gauge. In reality, it was deep enough. It is recommended that amateur divers not descend more than 30 to 40 meters. For professional divers, they would use a professional usage depth gauge as well as a watch. The depth gauge on the Deep One only shows depths of up to 45 meters. It was reported in articles at the time of launch that the Deep One should have been called the Aquatimer, and actually the Aquatimer should have been called the Deep One on account of its 2000 metre depth rating. The mechanical depth gauge is certainly a novelty and a first in watch manufacturing. The model was produced only for a short time and in limited quantities. Depending on various sources, it is noted that only 500 to 1,000 pieces were ever made. It was due to the complicated production technique of the watch, making it prohibitively expensive and difficult to manufacture, that only a small quantity were ever produced. One aspect of the Deep One that left its mark was its yellow arc representing the first fifteen minutes on the internal rotating bezel and the yellow minute hand. This resulted in a distinct sporty look and appealing that was adopted in the next generation of Aquatimers. The upper crown operates the internal rotating bezel, and snaps the depth gauge back to zero. The internal rotating bezel is a good solid click and has sixty clicks. The centre crown is a screw down crown that winds the watch and sets the date and the lower crown is used let the water in and out of the pressure channel as well as re-setting re winding the secondary maximum depth meter hand to zero. It has got a slightly domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal. It comes with all original inner box and outer box, all papers including stamped but undated warranty card, hand pump and attachment, spare velcro divers strap with titanium end links, bracelet removal and link sizing tools. The pump strap and tools come in their own smaller box which fits into the larger watch box. The bracelet is full size with all links included. All round mint condition, IWC design and engineering classic, and a guaranteed future classic. Width is 43 mm excluding the crowns, 47 mm including the crowns, lug to lug is 49 mm and thickness is 15 mm. REF IWC 114. Price is £8, 495 or US $13,750 |
IWC
Aquatimer Model Reference 1822
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Brand new looking condition vintage IWC Aquatimer reference 1822. The watch is in brand new looking condition as it has been for a service and refurbishment at IWC and has not been worn since it has been returned from the service. The Aquatimer 1822 is one of the most collectible vintage Aquatimers. It is precision made to high standards and it is as well made as the IWC Aquatimers are today. The first designs for this model are from 1978 and the watch was launched at the Basel Fair in the Spring of 1979. The case design is typical of the era with thick high sides and short flat and thick lugs. The case is solid stainless steel and it has got a steel screw on back. The crystal is scratch resistant sapphire and it is water resistant to 30 ATM. The dial is in mint condition and even under a loupe shows no signs of age, the same is for the hands. It has got as quick set date at the 3 position. The date is quick set by advancing and regressing the hands past the midnight position. The crowns are both oiginal to the watch and signed with the IWC fish logo. The crown at the 4 position winds the watch and sets the hands and date. The crown at the 2 position rotates the internal rotating bezel. Both crowns operate nice and tightly as if they are new. The dial colour is hard to describe, it is a slightly toned down black so in some lights it looks more charcoal in colour with a greyish tint. Its movement is the 25 jewel Calibre 8541. It has got stop seconds for accurate time setting The watch comes on the original beads of rice bracelet with the diver’s wet suit extension clasp and fliplock safety buckle. The bracelet has got no stretch and is nice and tight around the clasp and the lugs. The previous owner had the watch serviced by IWC in Switzerland in 2002 and comes with a CHF 435 service receipt. It also comes with the service guarantee card. He also purchased an extract form the archives. This shows that the watch was originally purchased in Zurich, Switzerland in 1983. This also details the case number, watch reference number, movement number and calibre. Lastly it comes wit it’s original hang tag which details the model reference number and the case number. Beautiful all round watch and a must for any IWC collector. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 40 mm excluding the crowns, 41.5 mm including the crowns, lug to lug is 44 mm and thickness is 12 mm. REF IWC 113. Price is £3,295 or US $5,400 |
IWC Portofino Automatic Wristwatch – Military Dial
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Rare and seldom seen IWC Portofino with military dial, which were manufactured for a short period only and now collectors items. This one was originally purchased at authorised IWC dealers in 1999. It is used but in brand new and unused looking condition. This is mainly due to the fact that it has a service, repair and refurbishment at IWC in 2004 and has not been worn since. When a watch goes to IWC for a service or repair, the refurbishment brings the watch to brand new looking condition. an used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch with military dial. It is a true classic and an outstanding looking watch. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. It is a true connoisseurs watch. It is a delightful piece, quite old fashioned in looks and has the vintage copperplate looking IWC logo on the top center of the dial. It bears the name International Watch company, below which it reads Schaffshausen. It is a stainless steel case with matt black dial, typical military styling with bold numerals, markers at primary points and triangle at the 12 position. It comes on the original black leather strap which is signed with signed steel IWC pin buckle. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. It comes with the original boxes, papers and guarantee card. One for the discerning in taste and a perfect accompanist to any decent watch collection. Width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 37 mm, Thickness is 9 mm. Ref IWC 69 Price is £1,495 or US $2,395 |
IWC Flieger MK XVI – Comes with
Upgraded Deployant Clasp
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Virtually brand new and unused IWC Flieger Mk XVI on strap, dated march 2008, and shows no signs of wear. It has had very little use since it was purchased and there are no visible signs of wear. The Mk XVI pilot’s watch is next generation from the MK XV, which is made to a slightly larger dimension and has the addition of sword hands and slightly larger numerals. It is a handsome durable and practical looking watch, with minimum of dial and design frills, it is just straight to the point and does it’s job exceptionally well. It is one of the best looking IWC watches, and in fact one of the best military or aviation style watches available – based on the enormously successful and influential war time IWC MK XI wristwatch, it is a design classic and iconic wristwatch. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. It is made to usual Swiss fanatically high standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The MK XV like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. This is apparent in the MK XV as well as most other IWC watches. This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear and in stunning condition. Black dial in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown. It comes on a replacement good quality brown leather strap and has the barely worn original black genuine IWC strap with deployant clasp. The deployant clasp is a £250 upgrade. Comes in box, all papers and outer box. IWC were once a supplier to the British military and the RAF pilots wore this style watch. The RAF issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 39 mm excluding crown and 43 mm including crown, lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. IWC 112. sold |
IWC Spitfire - Limited
Edition - Number 415 of 1000
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Mint condition IWC MK XV Spitfire limited edition. This is the original Mk XV Spitfire. Following on the success of the Spitfire, IWC continued to produce more under the name Spitfire, but this one was the first one. The watch has had one owner since it was originally purchased and it formed part of a wider collection. Therefore the watch has seen very little use and not had much writ time. As a result of this, the condition is close to brand new and about as good as one can get on a watch that is about 6 years old. IWC are a Swiss company have been making some of the best watches in the world for over 130 years. The Spitfire is essentially the same watch as a MK XV but with a few modifications including different strap, different dial, different hands and the case back is etched with a picture of a Supermarine Spitfire with the limited edition number. The case and movement are the same as the MK XV. IWC’s are made to exceptional standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The Spitfire like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. The watch was made to commemorate one of the world’s best know fighter planes. During the war the Spitfire pilot’s used to wear IWC watches issued to them by the Ministry of Defence. This watch commemorates that fact. It is limited to a run of 1,000 (long since sold out), and this one is number 415. Black dial in military style in typical war time era design, with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown and original leather strap and buckle. It has a screw back case, with an iron core to provide an anti magnetic screen, water resistant to 60 meters. It has the highly accurate. IWC cal 37524 movement. Comes in very large special edition box, outer box, all papers including limited edition book on IWC military watches, signed limited edition certificate which is unsigned, instruction and warranty booklets, information booklet, 8 foot long signed IWC Spitfire Italian made 100% Cashmere war time era pilot’s scarf. The scarf has not been worn and still in brand new condition. All together fantastic watch – they say presentation is everything and nothing beats this – apart from the fabulous watch itself of course. A guaranteed future classic and part of your pension fund. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. IWC 110. sold |
IWC Doppelchronograph – Full IWC Service In 2007
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Mint and unused looking condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased August 2000. It has recently come back from IWC where it had a complete service and overhaul and as such works and looks like it is brand new. The cost of the service was £500 (US $1,000). The previous owner of the watch did not wear it since it returned from its service so it is in factory fresh condition. There is still one year left remaining on the service warranty. The plastic seals on the case back is still in tact from the service as it is not worn since the service. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic as it is a discontinued model and they are becoming rarer and hard to find. This particular one more so as it has got the earlier T Swiss Made T dial which is a tritium dial and one that is more desirable to collectors rather than the more recent luminova a dials. Adding to the collectibility of this particular model is the earlier bracelet where the links are more flat than the current style. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own and the Flieger Chronograph is one of the most desirable IWC watches. It is made to exceptional standards. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. The special feature on the Doppelchrono is the rattrapante or the split second feature where there is two central sweep chronograph hands which can work independently of one another and the secondary hand is operated by the pusher at the 10 position. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings. The subsidiary second sub register is without an outline so as the chronograph functions are kept separate from the time functions. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Comes in original IWC box, instructions, guarantee booklet and unsigned guarantee card. This is one outstanding watch. Comes with the original box, papers, warranty card and warranty card from IWC from the service. Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 46 mm including crown, 52 mm lug to lug and thickness is 17 mm Ref. IWC 111. Price is £3,995 or US $6,495 |
IWC 9k
Gold Hand Wound Wristwatch – Calibre 89
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Mint condition IWC 9 karat gold automatic wound dress watch dating from the late 1950’s. It has got a hand winding IWC calibre 89 movement. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. This is an excellent example of what IWC has to offer which is a beautiful hand wound dress watch showing the design and quality that have made the company so famous. The dial is typical of the design of the era of the watch with a minimalist and sparse dial design, making it look elegant of minimal fuss. It has gold applied baton markings with gold hands with silver dial in very clean looking condition. The hand wound movement is in outstanding condition and is an IWC original calibre. Outstanding watch and a proud feature in any collection. Dimensions are: width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown Lug to lug is 42 mm, Thickness is 10 mm. Ref IWC 109. Price is £795 or US $1,295. |
IWC 18k Gold Wristwatch
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Mint condition IWC 18 karat gold hand wound wristwatch dating from the 1950’s. The watch has recently been fully serviced. It has got a beautiful condition and lovely looking hand winding IWC calibre 422 movement. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. This is an excellent example of what IWC has to offer which is a beautiful hand wound dress watch showing the design and quality that have made the company so famous. The dial is typical of the design of the era of the watch with a minimalist and sparse dial design, making it look elegant of minimal fuss. It has gold applied baton markings with gold hands and a curved crystal. It is styled in a more Art Deco fashion with its square case and dial design. Square watches are ever popular in particular watches of this period. The dial is very clean and looks as if it has been refurbished. Fully hallmarked case and signed movement. Outstanding watch and a proud feature in any collection. Dimensions are: width is 27 mm excluding crown and 28 mm including crown Lug to lug is 36 mm, Thickness is 8 mm. Ref IWC 108. Price is £895 or US $1,890 |
IWC Ingenieur
Automatic Wristwatch
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Good condition IWC Ingenieur automatic in steel on steel bracelet model reference IW322701. It was originally purchased from IWC authorized dealers in November 2005. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Ingenieur for many years was considered IWC's flagship model. All Ingenieur’s are true antimagnetic, by being true are actually called amagnetic. They have been made to not deviate more than 30 seconds per day after being exposed to a magnetic field of 4,800 A/m, although almost all models were much higher in rating. The watch is a steel dress watch that takes on a sporty appearance and was initially designed by the legendary watch designer Gerald Genta whose services were employed by Audermars Piguet to design the Royal Oak, as well as Patek Philippe where he designed the Nautilus – the design similarities can be seen between the Inginiuer and these two mentioned models. The watch has a 28 jewel Pellaton automatic winding movement which is an IWC Calibre 80110, with a vibration of 28 800/h / 4 Hz. With a 44-hour power reserve when fully wound. It also has an integrated shock absorption system. The legendary pawl-winding system developed by Albert Pellaton and found in the IWC-manufactured 5000 calibre has been further improved for the Ingenieur Automatic with its stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet, Reference 3227. In the automatic 80110-calibre automatic movement, it sets a new benchmark in reliability. Date display with crown activated rapid calendar advance. Hour and minute counters. Central stopping seconds hand for accurate time setting, Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields of up to 80,000 A/m, Sapphire glass antireflective on both sides. It has a screw down case back and screw down crown. The water resistance is 12 bar. These watches had a list price of £4,250, which is US $6,900. Comes complete with box and papers Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 46 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm. Ref. IWC 105. sold |
IWC Da Vinci Line Hand Wound Wristwatch - Gents
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Mint and new old stock looking IWC Da Vinci Line hand wound wristwatch. The watch dates to the early 1980’s and has not been re-finished, still with the original case finish. It has been used as a Sunday best and really had absolute minimal of wear. It has been well maintained and well looked after over the years. It comes on the very stylish and well designed original bracelet. The original Da Vinci of 1969 came in a striking angular case with extra long markers and simple baton hands, a singular piece of design history and an example of the avant-garde forms that defined the period. This watch pretty much continues with that philosophy into the 1980’s and has lost very few of its original characteristics from the original Da Vinci in 1969 as it maintains its angular case shape, extra long baton markers, blued steel hands and bracelet designed taking on the form of the case shape. The bracelet is clearly one that has been designed to match the case and one taken from another IWC watch to fit this one, it has been specifically designed for it. This non compromising and traditional timepiece, and is credited with renewing much interest in fine watchmaking at a time when quartz watches threatened the traditional craft of mechanical horology. The Da Vinci has stood the test of time and has come through changes in watchmaking unscathed and as popular and sought after today as when they first were introduced in 1969. Due to this, the Da Vinci is considered an absolute classic amongst mechanical watches. Today, the IWC Da Vinci has been produced a similar replica of this in the IWC Vintage Collection in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Like this one it is uncompromisingly straight and instantly recognisable lines which underscore the watch’s identity. Some differences though, the one made today is automatic rather than this one being hand wound, and the one made today will set you back the best part of £5,000. This is a watch for somebody who loves watches or for the IWC collector, it is a rare find and one to compliment any decent IWC collection. Bracelet is a decent size and suitable for a 7.5 to 8 inch wrist. The dimensions are as follows. Width is 30 mm excluding the crown, 31 mm including the crown, 39 mm lug to lug and 7.5 mm thick. Ref. IWC 83. Price is £1,195 or US £1,095 |
IWC Da Vinci Line Hand Wound Wristwatch - Ladies
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As above but this one is the matching ladies version. The dimensions are as follows. Width is 22 mm excluding the crown, 24 mm including the crown, 28 mm lug to lug and 7.5 mm thick. Ref. IWC 84. Price is £695 or US $1,245 |
IWC
Flieger Mk XV
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Immaculate condition and barely worn IWC Flieger Mk XV on steel bracelet. The watch was originally purchased form authorised dealers in 2004. The Mk XV pilot’s watch is a handsome durable and practical looking watch, with minimum of dial and design frills, it is just straight to the point and does it’s job exceptionally well. It is one of the best looking IWC watches, and in fact one of the best military or aviation style watches available – based on the enormously successful and influential war time IWC MK XI wristwatch, it is a design classic and iconic wristwatch. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. The XV has been discontinued for around 3 or 4 years so as a result are becoming more collectible. It is made to usual Swiss fanatically high standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The MK XV like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. This is apparent in the MK XV as well as most other IWC watches. This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear and in stunning condition. It still has the black plastic seal on the case back. Black dial in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown. IWC were once a supplier to the British military and the RAF pilots wore this style watch. The RAF issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. Comes with box, and unsigned and undated paperwork, the outer box is a bit tatty. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. IWC 104. reserved |
IWC
Flieger Chronograph
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Mint condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased 2005, and just had a full service. The watch itself is in beautiful condition but the strap is showing signs of age. The Flieger Chronograph (non spitfire) in this format was discontinued around 3 or 4 years ago and the prices are starting to climb as they are getting more difficult to find. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own and the Flieger Chronograph is one of the most desirable IWC watches. It is made to exceptional standards. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The 1twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings. The subsidiary second sub register is without an outline so as the chronograph functions are kept separate from the time functions. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Comes on original IWC strap and buckle. Comes in original IWC box, instructions, guarantee booklet and guarantee card stamped by authorised IWC dealers in 2004. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref. IWC 106. sold |
IWC
GST in Titanium
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Mint condition and just serviced IIWC GST Automatic Chronograph in excellent condition. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. Black dial with silver indices. This is a watch that exudes quality, confidence and certain self belief. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, has got a titanium case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings and tachometer scale on the inner bezel. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 120 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. There is no original box or papers but the watch is guaranteed to be one hundred percent authentic and original. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 46 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm IWC 103. sold |
IWC GST Chrono-Rattrapante
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IWC GST Chron-Rattrapante in mint condition. This is model reference number 3715. The Chrono-Rattrapante is a split second chronograph, essentially with two central chronograph hands. One of them is a split second timer which is operated by the pusher at the 10 position. The split second hand is the yellow arrow tipped hand. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The pleasure of that the watch gives to the owner is more than the pleasure of having accurate and correct timekeeping, it is the admiration you feel for the ingenious creation. For the subtle combination of precision engineering and inspired design. . Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with subtle 60 minute markers in the internal bezel. Clean dial which has dull silver colour. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 120 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. It comes complete with original boxes and papers. It was originally purchased form authorized IWC dealers in 2004. The UK last retail price was £6,350 (US $10,200). This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 43 mm excluding crown, 47 mm including crown, 49 mm lug to lug and thickness is 17 mm Ref. IWC 97. Price is £3,895 or US $6,295 |
IWC Fliegeruhr UTC - Automatic Wristwatch
with 24 Hour Second Time Zone
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Excellent condition IWC Fliegeruhr UTC. It has been discontinued for a about 3 or 4 years and this seems to be one of the last UTC’s with the matte dial and white numerals, bought from authorised delaers, Chronopassion in Paris in 2005. The IWC Flieger UTC is an automatic wristwatch with 24 hour second timezone indicator giving global travellers a fixed time reference point – an essential function for multiple purposes from navigation, flight planning, time calculations to phoning home. This is model reference number 3521. . This is the more desirable and collectible pre Spitfire Fliegeruhr UTC. The later Spitfire model has a more dressy and less instrument feel with polished dial and polished hands and numerals. This one however is a matt dial with white luminous numbers, hands and hour markers. This is true to the original form of the Fliegeruhr watches Like all other IWC watches this one is made to exceptional standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The Fliegeruhr UTC like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. This is apparent in the Fliegeruhr UTC as well as most other IWC watches. It is distinctive looking and immediately recognisable due to its unique and seldom seen UTC – or dual time function displayed in the window at the top center of the dial. This is a 24 hour display of UTC (universal time co-ordinated with TZC (time zone corrector). This simply meaning the main clock hands can be set independently of the second dime zone indicator. The inner case is anti magnetic soft iron for strong protection against magnetic fields. Black dial in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of military air crew watches. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown with self winding mechanical movement. IWC were once a supplier to the British military and the RAF pilots wore this style watch. The RAF issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. It comes on the original brown buffalo leather strap inner box, outer box, hang tag, original plastic crystal protective cover, instruction booklet, guarantee booklet, service booklet and warranty card stamped UK’s larges IWC authorised dealers in 2001. Overall outstanding condition with some very minor marks to the bezel. The dimensions are as follows: The original retail price was £2,535 (US $5,170). The dimensions are as follows: Width is 39 mm excluding crown and 42 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 48 mm, Thickness is 12 mm. Ref IWC 98. reserved |
IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph 18 K Rose Gold
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IWC Portuguese automatic chronograph in 18 karat gold in good condition. Three years old, purchased in March 2006. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Portuguese first came into being in the 1930’s when IWC made watches for two Portuguese businessmen, they continued the production of the Portuguese line and named them after the first two customers. It is particularly apt that the watch should be so named, since the Portuguese once ruled the seas with superior navigational skills. They took a great interest not only in navigation but also precise time measurement, and that is certainly something not amiss with IWC watches. This watch is one of the most stunning looking watches being made today. It is a large and heavy 18 karat gold case with solid case back. The width is exaggerated to look larger as the dial is taken right up to the edge of the case. It has a stunning black dial with gold applied numerals, and tapering swallow style hands. The chronograph hands are also in gold. It has a curved sapphire crystal, and automatic chronograph with the thirty minute elapsed timer at the 12 position, and the 60 second elapsed timer being the sweep hand. The subsidiary seconds are at the 6 position. Has an attractive seconds scale on a sloped internal bezel. Comes on high quality IWC signed brown leather strap and signed 18 karat gold buckle which is heavy in weight. The strap is 3 years old and is showing signes of wear, some marks to the case and bezel from normal use, but can be polished up to look new, but best left original. It comes with all paperwork including signed warranty card, newer style “hard” inner box and outer box. The UK list price of this watch is £7,850 (US $14,300). Dimensions are as follows. The width is 41 mm excluding crown, and 44 mm including the crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 47.5 mm. Ref: IWC 102. sold |
IWC Flieger Mk XV
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Immaculate condition recently serviced IWC Flieger Mk XV on strap with genuine IWC deployant buckle. The buckle makes it around £200 more expensive than if it was with a pin buckle. Strap is a brand new generic replacement. The watch was originally purchased form authorised dealers in 2002. The Mk XV pilot’s watch is a handsome durable and practical looking watch, with minimum of dial and design frills, it is just straight to the point and does it’s job exceptionally well. It is one of the best looking IWC watches, and in fact one of the best military or aviation style watches available – based on the enormously successful and influential war time IWC MK XI wristwatch, it is a design classic and iconic wristwatch. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. The XV has been discontinued for around 3 or 4 years so as a result are becoming more collectible. It is made to usual Swiss fanatically high standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The MK XV like most IWC watches is plain, simple and uncluttered yet the minimalist and simplistic approach to the designs provide an unrestrained elegance. This is apparent in the MK XV as well as most other IWC watches. This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear and in stunning condition. It still has the black plastic seal on the case back. Black dial in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches. Sapphire crystal, screw down crown. It comes on a replacement black leather stitched strap but maintains the original and genuine IWC deployant clasp. IWC were once a supplier to the British military and the RAF pilots wore this style watch. The RAF issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. Comes with box, and unsigned and undated paperwork, the outer box is a bit tatty. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. IWC 101. reserved |
IWC GST Automatic Chronograph
in Stainless Steel
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IWC GST Automatic Chronograph in excellent condition. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. Black dial with silver indices. This is a watch that exudes quality, confidence and certain self belief. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings and tachometer scale on the inner bezel. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 120 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. There is no original box or papers but the watch is guaranteed to be one hundred percent authentic and original. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 46 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm IWC 95. reserved |
IWC GST Automatic Chronograph
in Titanium
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IWC GST Automatic Chronograph in excellent condition. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. Black dial with silver indices. This is a watch that exudes quality, confidence and certain self belief. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, has got a titanium case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings and tachometer scale on the inner bezel. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 120 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. There is no original box or papers but the watch is guaranteed to be one hundred percent authentic and original. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 46 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm IWC 96. reserved |
IWC GST Aquatimer in Stainless Steel
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Excellent condition IWC GST Aquatimer 3536 with tritium dial. It comes with all boxes, papers and correct bracelet sizing tools. It was originally purchased form an authorized delaer in 2002. This is a true professional instrument and is water resistant to 2000 metres. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Aquatimer is just one such watch. The Aquatimer first appeared in 1965 and now the legendary name has come to life again, this time, better, stronger, more durable than ever before. The Aquatimer can stand up tot he demands of any professional diver, down to a depth of a staggering 2000 metres, which corresponds to 200 bar. Each individual watch is tested to this pressure before it leaves the factory. This is a very handsome watch, and whilst there are a lot of divers watches out there, all looking the same, this one stands out form the crowd. It is a step apart from the usual model which is normally intitanium, this is made from stainless steel. It has a mat black dial, luminous baton markers and a date window at 3 position. It has a uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel which is mat black giving very unique appearance – normally they are highly polished. It also has centre sweep second hand with a hacking seconds feature, lightly convex sapphire crystal, IWC bracelet system and push button safety clasp. Comes complete with boxes and papers. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 42 mm excluding crown, and 45 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14.5 mm and the lug to lug distance is 49 mm. IWC 94. Price reserved |
IWC Flieger Spitfire Chronograph
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Mint condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased 2005 and hardly used. There has been an error where it was purchased as it comes in an IWC Portuguese box with the IWC Portuguese papers. The warranty card is not stamped. The watch itself is in beautiful condition including the strap and has overall seen very little wear. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own and the Flieger Chronograph is one of the most desirable IWC watches. It is made to exceptional standards. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The 1twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings. The subsidiary second sub register is without an outline so as the chronograph functions are kept separate from the time functions. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Comes on original IWC bracelet - IWC are renowned for their high quality bracelets. The bracelet models retail at more than £600 more than the leather strap models. Comes in original IWC box, instructions, guarantee booklet and guarantee card is blank. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref. IWC 90. sold |
IWC Flieger Spitfire Chronograph
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Mint condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased 2004. The watch itself is in beautiful condition including the strap and has overall seen very little wear. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own and the Flieger Chronograph is one of the most desirable IWC watches. It is made to exceptional standards. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The 1twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings. The subsidiary second sub register is without an outline so as the chronograph functions are kept separate from the time functions. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Comes on original IWC strap and buckle. Comes in original IWC box, instructions, guarantee booklet and guarantee card stamped by authorised IWC dealers in 2004. This is one outstanding watch. Dimensions are: width is 39 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown, 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14.5 mm Ref. IWC 85. sold |
IWC 9k Gold Dress Watch
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Mint condition IWC 9 karat gold automatic wound dress watch dating from the late 1950’s. The watch has recently been fully serviced. It has got an aoutomatic winding IWC calibre 854 B movement. This movement is quite a special one as it was used in the IWC Ingenieur from 1967 to 1974 and incorporated a hack set (stopping seconds for accurate time setting). The 854 movement was also featured in the IWC Yacht Club watch. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. This is an excellent example of what IWC has to offer which is a beautiful hand wound dress watch showing the design and quality that have made the company so famous. The dial is typical of the design of the era of the watch with a minimalist and sparse dial design, making it look elegant of minimal fuss. It has gold applied baton markings with gold hands and gold sweep central seconds hand and a curved dial and has the original winding crown. Has a quick set date at the 3 position. The automatic movement is in outstanding condition and is an IWC original calibre. Outstanding watch and a proud feature in any collection. Dimensions are: width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown Lug to lug is 42 mm, Thickness is 10 mm. Ref IWC 87. Price is £995 or US $1,990 |
IWC Fliegeruhr UTC - 24 Hour Second Time Zone – Limited Edition Platinum
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IWC
Electric Wristwatch
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Mint condition IWC electric wristwatch watch dating from the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. the electric watch when first introduced was state of the art technology and an electric watch was a must have accessory. It was recently serviced with a new battery and is in perfect running order and has an outstanding condition case and dial. The electric watch has the smoothest of sweep second hands, where it appears not to stop at all, making it a pleasure to view. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. This is an excellent example of what IWC has to offer which is a beautiful hand wound dress watch showing the design and quality that have made the company so famous. The dial is typical of the design of the era of the watch with a minimalist and sparse dial design, making it look elegant of minimal fuss. It has silver dial with applied baton markings with silver colour hour, minute and central sweep seconds hand. Has a date at the 3 position comes on replacement stainless steel bracelet. The case and dial are in outstanding condition. Dimensions are: width is 36 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown Lug to lug is 41 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref IWC 73. Price is £545 or US $875 |
IWC GST Aquatimer in Titanium
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Excellent condition IWC GST Aquatimer 3536 with tritium dial. It comes with an IWC service receipt indicating that it had a full service by IWC in 2003. This is a true professional instrument and is water resistant to 2000 metres. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Aquatimer is just one such watch. The Aquatimer first appeared in 1965 and now the legendary name has come to life again, this time, better, stronger, more durable than ever before. The Aquatimer can stand up tot he demands of any professional diver, down to a depth of a staggering 2000 metres, which corresponds to 200 bar. Each individual watch is tested to this pressure before it leaves the factory. This is a very handsome watch, and whilst there are a lot of divers watches out there, all looking the same, this one stands out form the crowd. Firstly being in all titanium, has a dull grey but handsome appearance. It has a mat black dial, luminous baton markers and a date window at 3 position. It has a uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel which is mat black giving very unique appearance – normally they are highly polished. It also has centre sweep second hand with a hacking seconds feature, lightly convex sapphire crystal, IWC bracelet system and push button safety clasp. Comes complete with boxes and papers. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 42 mm excluding crown, and 45 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14.5 mm and the lug to lug distance is 49 mm. IWC 80. sold |
IWC Portofino Automatic Chronograph
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Virtually brand new IWC Portofino Automatic chronograph just three months old when taken into stock. The UK retail price of this watch is £2,500 (US $5,000). Has not a single mark on it and has probably been worn just a handful of times. Originally purchased in the USA from an authorised dealer three months before being taken into stock. This is a true classic and an outstanding looking watch. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. It is a true connoisseurs watch. It is a delightful piece, quite old fashioned in looks, yet has a subtle modern appearance about it making it a stylish looking watch and one that can be worn for all occasions. It has a polished stainless steel case with attractive looking lugs and long flat pushers which make the chronograph easy to operate. Similarly, it has got a large and prominent crown which is also signed with the IWC logo. The watch has got a matte silver dial, with beautifully contrasting gold applied numerals and hands. It has a day and date at the 3 position. It comes on the original brown leather strap which is signed with signed steel IWC deployant buckle. It has an anti reflective convex sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. The watch has got an automatic Swiss made IWC Calibre 79320 movement, operating at 28 800 vibrations per hour. In a family with such a clear commitment to discretion as the Portofino, a chronograph could well be looked upon as a black sheep. Unless, of course, the intermediate and aggregate timing functions made possible by the 79320 calibre are so meticulously and discreetly integrated into the dial as in this model. It was for this reason alone that the case was increased to 41 millimeters, the extra 3 millimeters providing space for a day display as well as the date. All this without detracting in the slightest from the watch’s inimitably classical shape and lines One for the discerning in taste and a perfect accompanist to any decent watch collection. Comes complete with all original boxes instructions, papers, polishing cloth and warranty card. Please note that first picture in this sequence is a scan from the IWC catalogue to give a better picture of the dial as the dial is difficult to photograph. IWC reference number for this item is IW3783-02. UK retail price is £2,500 (which converts to roughly US $5,000. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 40 mm excluding crown and overall width including the crown is 44 mm, Lug to lug is 49 mm, Thickness is 13.5 mm. Ref IWC 71. sold |
IWC
Portofino Automatic Wristwatch – Military Dial
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Very rare and seldom seen IWC Portofino with military dial, which were manufactured for a short period only and now collectors items. This one was originally purchased at authorised IWC dealers in 1999. It is used but in brand new and unused looking condition. This is mainly due to the fact that it has a service, repair and refurbishment at IWC in 2004 and has not been worn since. When a watch goes to IWC for a service or repair, the refurbishment brings the watch to brand new looking condition. an used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch with military dial.It is a true classic and an outstanding looking watch. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. It is a true connoisseurs watch. It is a delightful piece, quite old fashioned in looks and has the vintage copperplate looking IWC logo on the top center of the dial. It bears the name International Watch company, below which it reads Schaffshausen. It is a stainless steel case with matt black dial, typical military styling with bold numerals, markers at primary points and triangle at the 12 position. It comes on the original black leather strap which is signed with signed steel IWC pin buckle. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. It comes with the original boxes, papers and guarantee card. One for the discerning in taste and a perfect accompanist to any decent watch collection. Width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 37 mm, Thickness is 9 mm. Ref IWC 69 Price is sold |
IWC Big Pilot Automatic Wristwatch
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Virtually brand new and unused IWC Flieger Big Pilot watch IWC model reference number IW500201, originally purchased in 2005. The watch has seen very little use and is outstanding condition showing no visible signs of wear to the naked eye. The3 watch runs to a six second gain over a 24 hour period, tested on Elmamatic electronic timing machine. This is the earlier version Big Pilot and more expensive and collectible than the current Big Pilot IW500402. This is due to the dial design on the original being more purist and true to the form of the original pilot watches. Since 2002, the Big Pilot’s Watch has been IWC’s flagship product. Its IWC manufactured 51111 calibre – one of the largest automatic movements in the world – contains all the features that have proved their worth in the long history of IWC mechanical watches. Within no time at all, the automatic movement generates a power reserve of 8.5 days, but only runs for seven before an ingenious little mechanism automatically stops it. This is because the torque that drives the movement decreases as the mainspring winds down, leading to a loss of amplitude in the balance and the unacceptable possibility of inaccuracy. Being know as the Big Pilot, as the name suggests, this is a large watch and designed to the original war time pilot size watches. They needed to be big for pilots to be able to see them instantly with high visibility when reading off cockpit instruments. It is a handsome durable and practical looking watch, with minimum of dial and design frills, it is just straight to the point and does it’s job exceptionally well. It is one of the best looking IWC watches, and one of the most desirable of IWC’ watches and one of the best military or aviation style watches available – based on the enormously successful and influential war time models, it is a design classic and iconic wristwatch. It is made to usual Swiss fanatically high standards and each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. The watch has got an Automatic Pellaton winding system, with power reserve display at the 3 position, and the watch has a seven day power reserve when fully wound, has a central sweep second hand with stopping mechanism for accurate time setting, a big date at the 6 position, scratch resistant convex sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides and secured against displacement by drop in air pressure, The movement is surrounded by a soft iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields. It is an IWC caliber 51111 movement Swiss made automatic with 42 jewels. The movement has a Glucydur beryllium alloy balance with high-precision adjustment cam on the balance bars and Breguet spring. The watch also features a large pilot style crown which is a screw down crown for security and water resistance, the resistance is 6 bar which is rated for low submergence in water (not tested). It comes in box, all papers, stamped authorised dealer warranty card and outer box. Also comes with Sinn branded black Di-Modell Chronissimo aviation strap costing £75. The original strap was taken off to preserve it, but is the original buffalo brown leather IWC branded aviations strap with deployant clasp. IWC were once a supplier to the German and British military forces. The RAF pilots wore this style watch, albeit smaller. The Luftwaffe wore the larger watches. The RAF and Luftwaffe issued watches are one of the most collectible of all military watches. It is a heavy watch weighing in at 147 grams. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 46 mm excluding crown and 52 mm including crown, lug to lug is 55 mm, Thickness is 16 mm. Ref. IWC 65. sold |
IWC Aquatimer in Titanium on Bracelet
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Brand new and unused IWC GST Aquatimer in titanium. Taken in stock as a trade done with authorized IWC dealers in a product exchange. The watch has come straight out of their stock and has an unsigned warranty card and is complete with all papers and new style hard wearing box. This is the latest model Aquatimer model reference 3538 and is a stunning looking watch. UK Retail price is £2,985 (US $5,966). This is a true professional instrument and is water resistant to 2000 metres. IWC have been making specialised and high quality watches in Switzerland since 1868. Many of the IWC vintage watches are now prized collectors items. They are a company who continue to produce high quality and unique watches for a more demanding current market. The IWC on a wrist bears a bold statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. The Aquatimer is just one such watch. The Aquatimer first appeared in 1965 and now the legendary name has come to life again, this time, better, stronger, more durable than ever before. The Aquatimer can stand up tot he demands of any professional diver, down to a depth of a staggering 2000 metres, which corresponds to 200 bar. Each individual watch is tested to this pressure before it leaves the factory. This is a very handsome watch, and whilst there are a lot of divers watches out there, all looking the same, this one stands out form the crowd. Firstly being in all titanium, has a dull grey but handsome appearance. It has a mat black dial, luminous baton markers and a date window at 3 position. It has a uni directional ratchet operated internal rotating bezel which is iterated in yellow to the first fifteen minutes. It also has centre sweep second hand with a stopping seconds feature for accurate time setting, lightly convex sapphire crystal, IWC bracelet system and push button safety clasp. The width is 42 mm excluding crown, and 45 mm including the crown. The thickness is 14.5 mm and the lug to lug distance is 49 mm. Ref. IWC 64. sold |
IWC Doppelchronograph – recent IWC service
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Mint and unused looking condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased August 2000. It has recently come back from IWC where it had a complete service and overhaul and as such works and looks like it is brand new. The cost of the service was £500 (US $1,000). The previous owner of the watch did not wear it since it returned from its service so it is in factory fresh condition. There is still one year left remaining on the service warranty. The plastic seals on the case back is still in tact from the service as it is not worn since the service. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic as it is a discontinued model and they are becoming rarer and hard to find. This particular one more so as it has got the earlier T Swiss Made T dial which is a tritium dial and one that is more desirable to collectors rather than the more recent luminova a dials. Adding to the collectibility of this particular model is the earlier bracelet where the links are more flat than the current style. An IWC is one of the most desirable watches to own and the Flieger Chronograph is one of the most desirable IWC watches. It is made to exceptional standards. Each IWC watch is hand finished, and made to the highest of standards, where attention to detail is of essence. This is a large and solid watch, with solid stainless steel case and bracelet. It is a 3 register chronograph with day and date at the 3 position, subsidiary seconds at 9. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 6 and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at 12. The special feature on the Doppelchrono is the rattrapante or the split second feature where there is two central sweep chronograph hands which can work independently of one another and the secondary hand is operated by the pusher at the 10 position. Uncluttered and functional dial, with the only markings being the hours and the 60 second chronograph markings. The subsidiary second sub register is without an outline so as the chronograph functions are kept separate from the time functions. Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Comes in original IWC box, instructions, guarantee booklet and unsigned guarantee card. This is one outstanding watch. Comes with the original box, papers, warranty card and warranty card from IWC from the service. Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 46 mm including crown, 52 mm lug to lug and thickness is 17 mm Ref. IWC 55. sold |
