IWC Schaffhausen Model R819A
Heritage and Craftsmanship
IWC stands for International Watch Company, a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1868 by an American engineer and watchmaker, Florentine Ariosto Jones. Jones wanted to combine Swiss craftsmanship with American technology to produce high-quality watches for the US market. IWC was one of the first companies to produce pocket watches with digital displays and wristwatches in the late 19th century.
Caliber 8541b is one of the most sophisticated automatic movements that IWC has produced. This specific caliber took 15 years to develop.
Product Description:
This watch was produced in 1971 (approximation) and comes with manual winding and automatic winding.
Dial: In good condition with a small mark around the 7 o’clock index.
Hands: In good condition.
Crystal: Polished, but some marks and hairlines can be seen.
Movement: Has a “hacking function.”
Case: In fine condition with small marks and hairlines after a long life.
The watch has been stripped down, cleaned, and serviced so you can enjoy the watch for years to come without thinking of maintenance. All functions have been tested and are working.
Technical Details:
Movement: 8541b
Crystal: Original acrylic
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds/day
Bracelet: Genuine leather strap
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Heritage and Craftsmanship
IWC stands for International Watch Company, a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1868 by an American engineer and watchmaker, Florentine Ariosto Jones. Jones wanted to combine Swiss craftsmanship with American technology to produce high-quality watches for the US market. IWC was one of the first companies to produce pocket watches with digital displays and wristwatches in the late 19th century.
Caliber 8541b is one of the most sophisticated automatic movements that IWC has produced. This specific caliber took 15 years to develop.
Product Description:
This watch was produced in 1971 (approximation) and comes with manual winding and automatic winding.
Dial: In good condition with a small mark around the 7 o’clock index.
Hands: In good condition.
Crystal: Polished, but some marks and hairlines can be seen.
Movement: Has a “hacking function.”
Case: In fine condition with small marks and hairlines after a long life.
The watch has been stripped down, cleaned, and serviced so you can enjoy the watch for years to come without thinking of maintenance. All functions have been tested and are working.
Technical Details:
Movement: 8541b
Crystal: Original acrylic
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds/day
Bracelet: Genuine leather strap
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Heritage and Craftsmanship
IWC stands for International Watch Company, a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1868 by an American engineer and watchmaker, Florentine Ariosto Jones. Jones wanted to combine Swiss craftsmanship with American technology to produce high-quality watches for the US market. IWC was one of the first companies to produce pocket watches with digital displays and wristwatches in the late 19th century.
Caliber 8541b is one of the most sophisticated automatic movements that IWC has produced. This specific caliber took 15 years to develop.
Product Description:
This watch was produced in 1971 (approximation) and comes with manual winding and automatic winding.
Dial: In good condition with a small mark around the 7 o’clock index.
Hands: In good condition.
Crystal: Polished, but some marks and hairlines can be seen.
Movement: Has a “hacking function.”
Case: In fine condition with small marks and hairlines after a long life.
The watch has been stripped down, cleaned, and serviced so you can enjoy the watch for years to come without thinking of maintenance. All functions have been tested and are working.
Technical Details:
Movement: 8541b
Crystal: Original acrylic
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds/day
Bracelet: Genuine leather strap
Power Reserve: 40 hours