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  • Manufacturer: IWC
    Year: Circa 1975
    Reference No: 812 AD
    Movement No: 2’125’113
    Case No: 1’937’796
    Model Name: Aquatimer
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 8541B, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Tropic
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel
    Dimensions: 37mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, and movement signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by period correct IWC presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Some of the most important dive watches of the 20th century were introduced in the mid 1950s following World War II, incorporating technological advances developed during the war. A late entrant to this market was IWC. While they followed nearly a decade after others, the Aquatimer remains a distinguished model for both its aesthetics and engineering excellence. Released in 1967 and produced in far fewer examples than competing dive watches, the reference 812 AD is an iconic IWC watch for connoisseurs. The Aquatimer has a modern, sleek appeal with a ‘super compressor’ case that has less bulk compared with other dive watches of the era. A timing ring placed underneath the crystal replaces the outer rotating bezel. This works as a safety mechanism, keeping the bezel from being bumped and accidentally changing the time, as well as giving the watch a flatter profile. Further, the in-house caliber 8541 movement features the innovative “Pellaton” winding system, patented by IWC in 1950. This horological innovation uses a bi-directional rotor improved efficiency, giving greater winding power.

  • Artist Biography

    IWC

    Swiss • 1868

    With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.

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Ref. 812 AD
A highly attractive and well-preserved stainless steel diver's wristwatch with center seconds, date aperture, and box

Circa 1975
37mm Diameter
Case, dial, and movement signed.

Estimate
CHF8,000 - 12,000 
€7,100-10,700
$8,100-12,100

Sold for CHF11,250

Contact Specialist
Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Sale
+ 41 79 637 1724
aghotbi@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE

Geneva Auction 11-12 May 2019