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IWC Porsche Design Automatic Chronograph

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Mint condition IWC Porsche Design automatic chronograph.  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 makes a statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. 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. 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. Some of the main design features are the integrated chronograph pushers which appear to be a part of the case. Despite this, they are easy to operate as they are elongated and have space for the thumb or finger to press. The bracelet also has the appearance of being integrated and a part of the case with a stylish looking link system on the bracelet. The case and bracelet are made from titanium so it is very strong and tough, with a slight utility look about it but adds to the design conscious build of the watch. This  Has a screw down crown, convex sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, water resistant to 120 metres. Has a German day wheel. Comes on full size bracelet with with the original IWC branded tool for removing the links.  Comes in genuine, but not original tot he watch IWC box, outer box, warranty booklet and recent sales receipt from German retailer. It also comes with extract from the IWC archives showing it was originally purchased in 1988.  This is one outstanding watch.  Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown, 44 mm lug to lug and thickness is 15 mm.  Ref. IWC 59. Price is £1,695 or US $3,395

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV

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Excellent condition IWC Flieger Mk XV on strap.  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. 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 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. The dimensions are as follows: Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, no box or papers, 100% guaranteed authentic and genuine IWC, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm.  Ref. IWC 58.  Price is £1,395 or US $2,790

 

IWC Flieger Mk XII

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IWC are a Swiss company have been making some of the best watches in the world for over 130 years.  The Mk XII pilot’s watch is one that is one of the most collectible of all recent pilot watches. It 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 MK II 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 XII as well as most other IWC watches.  The Mk XII was only made by IWC for three years between 1997 and 2000, and therefore becoming very collectible.  This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear.  For the age, it is spectacular, it is a steel case with hardly any wear to it.  The dial is mat black with white numbers and hands, naturally the tritium is starting to fade a little bit adding to the charisma and appeal of the watch.  Has a date at the 3 position, the day wheel is black with white numbers.  Has a screw down crown, screw on back and scratch resistant sapphire crystal.  The dial is in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches.  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 on original leather strap with original signed buckle but no box, or paperwork.  Keeping time to approximately 11 seconds per day.  The dimensions are as follows: Width is 36 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 44 mm, Thickness is 10.5 mm. Ref IWC 30.  Price is £1,595 or US $3,095

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 also comes on a Hirsch strap with gold colour deployant buckle.  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 numerals and 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.  The watch keeps remarkable time for a watch of it’s age which is to approximately 12 seconds per day. 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 52. Price is £995 or US $1,990

 

IWC Flieger Chronograph on Leather Strap

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Excellent condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased 2004. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic.  It is now a discontinued model and the Fliegerchrono is becoming a harder to find.  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 unsigned guarantee card.  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 53. Price is £1,595 or US $3,190

 

IWC Flieger Chronograph with Original IWC strap and Bracelet

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Mint condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased from UK main agents in 2004. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic.  It is now a discontinued model and the Fliegerchrono is becoming a harder to find.  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 unsigned guarantee card.  This is one outstanding watch. Bracelet alone costs £600 to buy. 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 56. reserved

 

IWC Flieger Chronograph on Bracelet

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Mint condition IWC Flieger Chronograph originally purchased in 2000. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic.  It is now a discontinued model and the Fliegerchrono is becoming a harder to find.  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 unsigned guarantee card.  This is one outstanding watch. Bracelet alone costs £600 to buy. 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 57 reserved

 

IWC Flieger MK XVI

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Brand new and unused IWC Flieger Mk XVI on strap. The watch was originally purchased 6 months ago form an UK authorised IWC agent. IT has not been used since it was purchased and that is guaranteed, there is not a single mark on the watch. 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 black lizard leather strap but maintains the original and genuine IWC deployant clasp. 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 54.  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

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV

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Mint and looks brand new condition IWC Flieger Mk XV on strap.  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. 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 black lizard leather strap but maintains the original and genuine IWC deployant clasp. 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 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, no box or papers, 100% guaranteed authentic and genuine IWC. Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm.  Ref. IWC 49.  sold

 

IWC GST Chronograph in Titanium

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Mint condition IWC GST Chronograph.  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 makes a statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. 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 3 register chronograph with a date tucked away within the subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 position. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 3 position and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at the 9 position. At the heart of this watch is an ingenious IWC caliber 631 movement which is a mechanical chronograph movement with quartz analogue time display.  The watch owes it’s extreme accuracy to two miniature quartz controlled stepper motors.  It is one of the movements often referred to as a hybrid – quartz watch with mechanical chronograph.  It.  The chronograph acts as a mechanical chronograph should do with firm clicking buttons as the levers need to be mechanically engaged.  This has a similar feel to the full automatic version.  The central sixty second hand has a smooth sweep action like on an automatic watch.  When reset, it snaps back to zero in a mechanical snap action.  The thirty minute and 12 hour elapsed timer advance smoothly like the hour hand on the time.  The watch seconds however tick like a quartz watch.  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, convex sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, water resistant to 120 metres. Comes on full size bracelet with clever IWC push release system and bush button clasp.  Comes in original box, outer box, warranty booklet and.  This is one outstanding watch. Original UK retail price on this watch was £2,395 (US $4,350).  Dimensions are: width is 37 mm excluding crown, 39.5 mm including crown, 43 mm lug to lug and thickness is 11 mm.  Ref. IWC 50. sold

 

IWC GST Aquatimer in Titanium  

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Excellent condition IWC GST Aquatimer in titanium.   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. No box or papers.  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 45. sold  

 

IWC GST Automatic Chronograph

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IWC GST Automatic Chronograph in good 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. Comes on full size bracelet and two tools for removing bracelet links and instructions on how this procedure is achieved. Comes in original box, outer box, instructions, papers, and warranty card and bracelet sizing tool. 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 47.  sold  

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV

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Mint and looks brand new condition IWC Flieger Mk XV on bracelet.  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. 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 and original steel bracelet. 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 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm.  Ref. IWC 46.  sold  

 

IWC GST Aquatimer in Titanium  

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Excellent condition IWC GST Aquatimer in titanium.   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. No box or papers.  The UK retail price of this watch was £2,800 or US $4,495. 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 41.  sold

 

IWC Flieger Chronograph

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Excellent condition IWC Flieger Chronograph. This is another IWC watch that is regarded as a classic.  It is now a discontinued model and the Fliegerchrono is becoming a harder to find.  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 unsigned guarantee card.  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 42 sold

 

IWC Portofino Automatic Wristwatch – Military Dial

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Rare used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch with military dial.  This is one of the rarest Portofinos in recent times and was made for a small period only.  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 postion.  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 43.  sold  

 

IWC Portofino Automatic - 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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Used but mint condition IWC Portofino automatic wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold. 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.  This Portofino is a delightful piece, quite old fashioned in looks especially with the old fashioned IWC logo written as IWC, beneath which International Watch Co, and Schaffhausen in copper plate style font.  It is 18 karat polished gold with solid gold case back and is a heavy watch which feels heavy.  It comes in the box, outer box, warranty card, all booklets.  It comes on the original IWC signed brown crocodile leather strap with original IWC signed solid 18 karat gold buckle. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. Width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 37 mm, Thickness is 9 mm.  Ref IWC 44.  sold  

 

IWC Portofino Automatic Wristwatch sold

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Used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch.  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 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 polished stainless steel with a white enamel style dial, with beautifully contrasting gold applied numerals and hands.  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. 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 40.  sold

 

IWC Spitfire Automatic Chronograph sold

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Used but absolutely mint condition IWC Spitfire automatic chronograph, IWC reference 3717-02.  The Spitfire is the updated version of the world famous flieger automatic chronograph. The dial design is updated with a two tier effect as the sub dials are recessed, and more generous and up to date case dimensions.  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 which is satin/brushed and it has an inner soft iron core for protection against magnetic fields to ensure continued and uninterrupted timekeeping. 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.  Has a screw down crown, sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, 25 jewel movement, water resistant to 60 metres, power reserve of 44 hours. Day and date at the 3 postion.  Comes on original IWC brown crocodile strap with signed IWC deployant buckle. No box or papers, which is reflected in the price, the watch is guaranteed 100% authentic and original. This is one outstanding watch. UK Retail price is £2,350 or (US $4,585).  Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown, 49 mm lug to lug and thickness is 15 mm IWC 37. sold

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV

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Good condition IWC Flieger Mk XV.  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. 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 and leather strap with deployant clasp – which is an optional extra when originally purchased. 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 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. sold  

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV Spitfire sold

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Mint condition IWC Flieger Mk XV spitfire.  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. 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 and steel bracelet with all links – the steel bracelet is usually £800 (US$1,560) more expensive than leather strap versions.  Comes with inner box, guarantee card/warranty information and a full service receipt from IWC as it was recently serviced by IWC.  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 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref. IWC 38 sold

 

IWC Portofino Automatic Wristwatch sold

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Used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch.  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 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 polished stainless steel with a white enamel style dial, with beautifully contrasting gold applied numerals and hands.  It comes on the original IWC rice grain bracelet which is signed at the clasp.  The bracelet however is a little short and suitable for a 6.5 inch wrist, so comes with a generic spare leather strap.  Spare links can also be bought from authorized IWC outlets. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. 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 34. sold

 

IWC Portofino Automatic Wristwatch sold

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Used but mint condition IWC Portofino Automatic wristwatch.  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 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 polished stainless steel with a white enamel style white dial with printed Roman numerals giving it a timeless classic look and feel about it.   It comes on a brand new replacement good quality Hirsch brown leather strap with original IWC pin buckle. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 3 ATM. 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 35. sold

 

IWC Da Vinci SL Chronograph

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Excellent condition IWC Da Vinci SL chronograph.  This is one of IWC’s classic  style watches, now discontinued and becoming very collectible.  It has distinctive and very charismatic looks, and very distinctly in the Da Vinci line of watches, as they all have the same style lugs.  At the heart of this watch is a mechanical chronograph movement with analogue display, which owes it’s extreme accuracy to two miniature quartz controlled stepper motors.  It is one of the movements often referred to as a hybrid – quartz watch with mechanical chronograph.  The chronograph acts as a mechanical chronograph should do with firm clicking buttons as the levers need to be mechanically engaged.  This has a similar feel to the full automatic version.  The central sixty second hand has a smooth sweep action like on an automatic watch.  When reset, it snaps back to zero in a mechanical snap action.  The thirty minute and 12 hour elapsed timer advance smoothly like the hour hand on the time.  It is impact resistant and is waterproof to a depth of 120 metres. It has a screw down crown and, as an inner case made of soft iron to make it anti magnetic and it is protected by a tough sapphire crystal.  The case is polished stainless steel and it has a black dial with polished steel hands and dial markings, with a date window between 4 and 5.  It comes on the original signed stainless steel bracelet Comes with original box, and operating instructions.  Stylish piece of watch making history. Original UK retail price was £2,575 (US $4,895).   Width is 37 mm excluding the crown and 40 mm including crown. Lug to lug is 44 mm and the thickness is 9 mm Ref: IWC 36. sold  

 

IWC Flieger Mk XII sold

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IWC are a Swiss company have been making some of the best watches in the world for over 130 years.  The Mk XII pilot’s watch is one that is one of the most collectible of all recent pilot watches. It 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 MK II 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 XII as well as most other IWC watches.  The Mk XII was only made by IWC for three years between 1997 and 2000, and therefore becoming very collectible.  This one is in mint condition and showing minimal signs of wear.  For the age, it is spectacular, it is a steel case with hardly any wear to it.  The dial is mat black with white numbers and hands, naturally the tritium is starting to fade a little bit adding to the charisma and appeal of the watch.  Has a date at the 3 position, the day wheel is black with white numbers.  Has a screw down crown, screw on back and scratch resistant sapphire crystal.  The dial is in military style with bold bright dial markings for instant legibility and designed in the style of the British military air crew watches.  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 on original IWC signed leather strap with IWC signed buckle, original warranty card inner box and outer box, though somewhat worn inner box.  The instructions are not for the Mk XII but are for an IWC Portofino.  Keeping time to approximately 5 to 7 seconds per day.  The dimensions are as follows: Width is 36 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 44 mm, Thickness is 10.5 mm. Ref IWC 25. sold

 

IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph 18 K Rose Gold

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Three months old, as new condition IWC Portuguese automatic chronograph in 18 karat gold.  Virtually unworn with out a mark on it, purchased 1st March 2006 – less than 3 months old when it came into stock.   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 watch has been worn less than 10 times and comes with all paperwork including signed warranty card, new 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 22.  sold

 

IWC Portugieser F. A. Jones Hand Wound Wristwatch

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Five months old, as new condition IWC Portugieser F. A. Jones hand wound wristwatch in stainless steel.  Virtually unworn with out a mark on it, purchased May 2006 – less than 5 months old when it came into stock.   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 pays homage to F. A. Jones, the man who founded IWC.  He was an engineer and watchmaker from America.  After the Civil War in 1868, Jones left for Europe with the intention of combining state of the art technology in the booming USA with the abundance of skilled craftsmanship of traditional watch making in Switzerland.  A meeting with watchmaker and industrialist Johan Heinrich Moser took him to Schaffshousen, where Jones founded the International Watch Company.  Now 137 years later, IWC is world famous for it’s high precision watches.  Through the Jones caliber, the genetic code left by F. A. Jones, has been revived in the technically perfected Portuguese F. A. Jones . It is a large and heavy stainless steel case, with hand wound in house movement.   The dial is white and enamel looking, with printed blue numbers and blued steel hands.  It has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a sapphire display back revealing the finely decorated movement.  It is a limited edition of 3000 pieces and this one is number 1498 of 3000. The UK list price of this watch is £5,500 (US $10,300). Dimensions are as follows. The width is 43 mm excluding crown, and 47 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 51 mm. Ref: IWC 29. sold

 

IWC GST Chronograph in Titanium sold

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Mint condition IWC GST Chronograph.  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 makes a statement about the wearer of one – unique, precise attention to detail, demanding of the very best on offer. 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 3 register chronograph with a date tucked away within the subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 position. The twelve hour elapsed timer is at 3 position and the thirty minute elapsed timer is at the 9 position. At the heart of this watch is an ingenious IWC caliber 631 movement which is a mechanical chronograph movement with quartz analogue time display.  The watch owes it’s extreme accuracy to two miniature quartz controlled stepper motors.  It is one of the movements often referred to as a hybrid – quartz watch with mechanical chronograph.  It.  The chronograph acts as a mechanical chronograph should do with firm clicking buttons as the levers need to be mechanically engaged.  This has a similar feel to the full automatic version.  The central sixty second hand has a smooth sweep action like on an automatic watch.  When reset, it snaps back to zero in a mechanical snap action.  The thirty minute and 12 hour elapsed timer advance smoothly like the hour hand on the time.  The watch seconds however tick like a quartz watch.  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, convex sapphire crystal of grade 9 hardness, water resistant to 120 metres. Comes on full size bracelet with clever IWC push release system and bush button clasp.  Comes in original box, outer box, warranty booklet and.  This is one outstanding watch. Original UK retail price on this watch was £2,395 (US $4,350).  Dimensions are: width is 37 mm excluding crown, 39.5 mm including crown, 43 mm lug to lug and thickness is 11 mm.  Ref. IWC 27.sold

 

IWC 9k Gold Dress Watch sold

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Mint condition IWC 22 karat gold hand wound dress watch dating from the late 1950’s. The watch has recently been fully refurbished with a full service, dial restoration and case polish to make it looking like brand new.  It also comes on a Hirsch corocodile strap which cost in excess of £100 (US $188).  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 numerals and baton markings with  gold hands and gold sweep central seconds hand.  The hand wound movement is in outstanding condition and is an IWC calibre 89.  The watch keeps remarkable time for a watch of it’s age which is to approximately 12 seconds per day. 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 43 mm, Thickness is 9 mm. Ref IWC 28. sold

 

IWC Flieger Mk XV  

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Looks unworn and brand new, IWC Flieger Mk XV.  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. 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 and leather strap with deployant clasp – which is an optional extra when originally purchased. 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 38 mm excluding crown and 41 mm including crown, Lug to lug is 47 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref IWC 24. sold

 

IWC Fliegerchronograph sold

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Mint condition IWC Fliegerchronograph.  Just over a year ago it had a full service at IWC in Switzerland, and as such comes with a service receipt and service guarantee card.  The service cost £300 (US $550).  The service included a refurbishment so as such, it is in perfect condition, and had very little wear since the service.  This is the smaller size version than the large automatic fliegerchronograph.  It is made to more subtle proportions and is allowed to be done so as it contains the hybrid automatic- quartz movement.  It still has all of the features of the automatic and has a large crown and pushers.  It is impact resistant and is waterproof to a depth of 60 metres. It has a screw down crown and, as an inner case made of soft iron to make it anti magnetic and it is protected by a tough sapphire crystal.  At the heart of this watch is a mechanical chronograph movement with analogue display, which owes it’s extreme accuracy to two miniature quartz controlled stepper motors.  It is one of the movements often referred to as a hybrid – quartz watch with mechanical chronograph.  The chronograph acts as a mechanical chronograph should do with firm clicking buttons as the levers need to be mechanically engaged.  This has a similar feel to the full automatic version.  The central sixty second hand has a smooth sweep action like on an automatic watch.  When reset, it snaps back to zero in a mechanical snap action.  The thirty minute and 12 hour elapsed timer advance smoothly like the hour hand on the time.  The watch seconds however tick like a quartz watch.  Comes with original box, outer box, and service paper/service guarantee card.  Stylish piece of watch making history.