This scarce c1956 IWC Stainless Steel wristwatch is
powered by the celebrated 21-jewel Calibre 852 Automatic Movement,
one of IWC's most respected Pellaton winding calibres –
featuring an ingenious bi-directional winding system
Bearing movement no. 1364039, the watch dates to year 1956,
placing it among the earliest generation of IWC's automatic anti-magnetic wristwatches &
the first-generation Ingenieur series,
adding further historical significance and collector appeal.
Housed in a robust 36.5 mm screw-back CASE, no. 1397897
the watch retains its original soft iron anti-magnetic inner cover
(Faraday cage) –
a sophisticated feature developed to shield the movement from magnetic fields and
associated with IWC's professional anti-magnetic watches of the period.
Completed by original crown
The understated silvered original DIAL is signed “International” &
fitted with applied luminous baton hour markers,
matching dauphine hands and a sweep centre seconds hand,
displaying an attractive, even patina acquired over decades of careful use.
The watch secures on a wrist with a black leather original Glashutte strap.
The timepiece is in beautiful condition with all original parts
& in excellent working order
It comes in generic box,
accompanied by watch report & 6 months warranty
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