1961 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - 18K Gold

1961 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - 18K GoldToday's offering showcases this very fine automatic IWC powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres bracelets, proclaimed it "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." The famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book

the case is in better than excellent condition

920 with Omega logo

Its case shows only light wear

Solid 18K gold case - unlike most Rolex's dress style watches for sale in the United States that were cased in 14K gold in the U

dual shock protectors

a complete set - certificate

PAPERS - Extract from the Patek archives

length could be adjusted by a jeweler

Dimensions: 20mm wide (excluding crown - 24mm including)

the Tri-Compax offered nearly all of the technical features available at the time

The dial is original and untouched and the gold plating on the case has been redone

which was created by the Norman Morris Agency is New York