International Watch Company
Reference 1818
Automatic
18K Solid Gold
All Original!

If you are seeking a classic, luxurious wristwatch in excellent condition, look no further than this Swiss International Watch Company automatic wristwatch in 18K solid yellow gold!

Let's start by first discussing the gorgeous dial! The dial is a beautiful golden-champagne color with gold pencil-shaped hour and minute hands with a black stripe down the middle of them, and a gold stick sweep second. The hour marks are gold stick indices also with black stripes in the middle of them and gold dot minute marks. There is a date window located at 3 o'clock, framed in gold. The IWC logo is gold, and the dial is also signed International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, and Swiss, in black.

The 34.5 mm case is all in 18K solid yellow gold, and the original crown is signed with the IWC fish logo. The case is marked with the 750 gold common control convention mark between the lower lugs, and the case back is marked with the case serial number, 2253324.

This immaculate piece features an IWC factory case back service sticker seal, that means that means neither of two things, this watch was recently serviced by IWC or it could be possible a NOS (New-Old-Stock) watch.

The Swiss automatic movement is caliber 8541B and features 25 jewels! The movement serial number is 7753324. We date this exceptional wristwatch from circa 1973.

This beautiful gold wristwatch comes on the original IWC black leather two-piece strap that is marked IWC, RAC, and 50336, with a gold buckle that is also signed by IWC and Swiss Plaque G 20, with a capitalized cursive B.

This IWC Swiss automatic wristwatch truly is a lovely timepiece that deserves to be enjoyed during special occasions or in a collection. This will be a special gift to yourself or a special someone.

Movement:
International Watch Co. Swiss
C.8541B
2148084

Case Markings:
2253324

750
PRO BUS SCAFUSIA WC
International Watch Co.
Swiss
143
18K 750
750
1818
2253324

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter: 34.5
Case Diameter w/Crown: 37.2
Case Lug to Lug: 40.2
Case Thickness: 11.2
Lug Width: 18
Band Width: 18

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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