This is an exemplary mint original condition example of a gents classic wristwatch made by the world renowned premier maker International Watch Company or IWC.

It has the legendary IWC in house calibre 8541B fully automatic Chronometer grade movement with hack seconds  regarded as one of the finest automatics ever made and known as the "watchmakers watch" as you can see is in superb condition.

The dial is in mint original condition, it has never been restored.

The attention to detail is whats make these IWC watches stand out from other manufacturers. The movement has Pelaton automatic winding the most effecient winding system but very expensive to make.

The minute markers are small polished silver plated 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

It has hacking seconds which means the the second hand stops dead when the crown is pulled out so that the watch can be sychronised for exact time.

The movement incorporates a rapid date set facility allowing you to set the date in a few seconds.

 It has an armoured glass and the IWC fish symbol on the crown.

The water resistant versions of this 8541b are exceedingly rare.

As you would expect the watch is fully marked on the dial, movement and case.

The watch case measures 35mm in diameter not including the crown.

It can be supplied with a leather strap of any colour or style you prefer

The watch has just been fully serviced. It has been fully authenticated and found to be a genuine IWC in all respects. This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.

If you only ever buy one vintage watch this is the one.