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IWC
Ref. 812 AD
Aquatimer
A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with centre seconds, date and bracelet
- Estimate
- CHF7,000 - 9,000
CHF20,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- IWC
- Year
- 1969
- Reference No
- 812 AD
- Movement No
- 2'151'730
- Case No
- 1'937'720
- Model Name
- Aquatimer
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 8541 B
- Bracelet/Strap
- Original IWC and Gay Frères stainless steel bracelet, max. length 209mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Folding deployant stainless steel clasp
- Dimensions
- 37mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
IWC came to the production of dive watches quite late compared to other brands, releasing its first aptly named ‘Aquatimer’ in 1967.
The model 812 AD used two crowns; one for the handset and one for the internal timing bezel. The movement used was IWC's in-house calibre 8541 with the fabled Pellaton winding system, the same movement used in the ‘Ingenieur’ models.
This example is presented in wonderful original condition. The case has never been exposed to careless polishing and retains its full body and sharp angles to the facets of the lugs. A must for the aficionado of this iconic model, the watch is furthermore accompanied by its original Gay Frères-IWC brick link bracelet.
The model 812 AD used two crowns; one for the handset and one for the internal timing bezel. The movement used was IWC's in-house calibre 8541 with the fabled Pellaton winding system, the same movement used in the ‘Ingenieur’ models.
This example is presented in wonderful original condition. The case has never been exposed to careless polishing and retains its full body and sharp angles to the facets of the lugs. A must for the aficionado of this iconic model, the watch is furthermore accompanied by its original Gay Frères-IWC brick link bracelet.
IWC
Swiss | 1868With 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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