1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Mechanical The original silver dial is

The original silver dial is classic and understated

The gold plating has been redone and the steel back gives the watch extra durability

Today's offering showcases this wonderful and uncommon vintage ladies Rolex Oyster encased in 14K gold

Note: In 1986 Omega re-issued a similar watch as part of their "Art Collection" produced in a limited edition of 999 watches

and the Omega dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing could pass as Omega factory done

1962 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Stainless Steel Mechanical The original silver dial 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