Outstanding International Watch Company solid 18ct gold calibre 852 automatic gents wristwatch from 1951.

The attention to detail is what makes these IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers.

The legendary IWC in house calibre 852 fully automatic Chronometer grade movement is regarded as one of the finest automatics ever made and known as the "watchmakers watch" as you can see is in superb condition.

The movement has Pelaton automatic winding the most effecient type of winding system but very expensive to make.

The minute markers are small polished gilt circles that are individually machined into the surface of the dial, everyone else like Rolex and Omega just used printed minute markers.

The seconds hand is domed along its whole length meaning that from any angle the light reflects along its centre line, these are very difficult to make, everyone else just used standard flat topped seconds hands

As you can see it is in fabulous condition having just been fully serviced.

The dial is perfect having been professionally restored

The diameter of the case is slightly oversize for this period at 35mm in diameter without the winding crown. As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

IWC are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated elegance that whispers class indeed this is one of the best examples we have ever had, a rare find.

The serial number dates this watch to 1951 and the hallmark also confirms the date as 1951

We can fit any colour or style of strap you prefer.

It has a genuine IWC buckle to finish it off.

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects and comes with a one year warranty.

If you only ever buy one vintage watch we couldn't recommend anything better than an IWC .