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karasus · 17 May 2018, 03:59 AM

I got my hands on this beauty at auction for a steal. A 1960s IWC automatic White Gold Champaign dail, what appears to be enamel and white gold indicators, and the Cal. 8541B movement with beryllium balance wheel.

Its got a cushion like case and at even at 35mm looks like a modern sized round watch. The IWC logo also appears to be polished white gold and are much nicer than the current print logos you get on most modern watches.

It has a super smooth winding for a 50+ y/o watch but it does not have a quickset date. However it does have a very clear click feedback when you move the time back from 12:00 to show when you can move the date forward. Also it has hacking seconds which surprised me, as most older movements tend to not have and even many modern day Patek's don't have.

Feels like a breath of fresh air for me who is used to wearing SS sports watches :)

tudorbaja27 · 17 May 2018, 04:28 AM

Niiiice! Congrats

AEC · 17 May 2018, 04:56 AM

I dig it. The dial is quite elegant.

WatchinMD · 17 May 2018, 09:01 AM

Very nice! Congrats

Urosfan · 17 May 2018, 01:48 PM

Congrats

Nikrnic · 18 May 2018, 05:48 AM

That's cool

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supersam80 · 18 May 2018, 08:50 AM

I dont normally like vintage IWCs but I really like this. Its got a bit of a retro PP vibe to it IMO

17 May 2018, 03:59 AM	#1
karasus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: N/A Watch: Royal Oak Posts: 345	Incoming: Vintage 1960 IWC from auction I got my hands on this beauty at auction for a steal. A 1960s IWC automatic White Gold Champaign dail, what appears to be enamel and white gold indicators, and the Cal. 8541B movement with beryllium balance wheel. Its got a cushion like case and at even at 35mm looks like a modern sized round watch. The IWC logo also appears to be polished white gold and are much nicer than the current print logos you get on most modern watches. It has a super smooth winding for a 50+ y/o watch but it does not have a quickset date. However it does have a very clear click feedback when you move the time back from 12:00 to show when you can move the date forward. Also it has hacking seconds which surprised me, as most older movements tend to not have and even many modern day Patek's don't have. Feels like a breath of fresh air for me who is used to wearing SS sports watches :) Attached Images

17 May 2018, 04:28 AM	#2
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Niiiice! Congrats __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

17 May 2018, 04:56 AM	#3
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I dig it. The dial is quite elegant.

17 May 2018, 09:01 AM	#4
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Very nice! Congrats

17 May 2018, 01:48 PM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

18 May 2018, 05:48 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	That's cool Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

18 May 2018, 08:50 AM	#7
supersam80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Melb, Australia Watch: 116710LN, 26331ST Posts: 298	I dont normally like vintage IWCs but I really like this. Its got a bit of a retro PP vibe to it IMO

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