1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold The 18K gold case is

The 18K gold case is in near mint condition and retains clear hallmarks

Its wonderfully thin sculpted case with faceted lugs is only just over 7

3mm thick with covered closed

Movement markings:  LeCoultre

1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold The 18K gold case isThis very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC showcased in today's offering is 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 the 85x series "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." The famous