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IWC watches Yacht Club

IWC Yacht Club
R811AD CAL.8541

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1968 | No original box | No original papers
$1,971
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Basic Info
Listing code G26DD8
Brand IWC
Model Yacht Club
Reference number R811AD CAL.8541
Dealer product code 210948
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1968
Condition (Light signs of wear or scratches)
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Japan, Tokyo
Price ¥287,000 (= $1,971)
Availability Item needs to be procured

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber 8541

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 35.6 mm

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel

Description
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*Silver dial *Although it is originally waterproof, please consider it to be non-waterproof at present. *Plastic windshield Screw back *Inca block anti-seismic device Smooth temp Breguet spring Pellaton automatic winding mechanism 19,800 vibrations Second hand regulation device It's stuck. Do you mean a combined method? Rolex around 1970 also has such a movement. Was it something new at the time? *There is no fast-forwarding mechanism for the date, but the date can be advanced by repeatedly turning the hands backwards and forwards between 23:45 and 00:05. Most of this method requires reversing about 3 hours, but this model only requires rewinding for about 15 minutes, so date adjustment is smooth. *It is called "Yacht Club" because it is a watch made for yachtsmen. Shock resistance is enhanced by six special rubbers between the case and the movement. However, since it is an old watch now, I think it would be better to treat it as a delicate watch. *It seems that the yacht club has slightly different specifications between the early and late stages. The one that is often seen is the late one, but I think this individual is classified as an early type. Models around 1966 are CAL.8541 with no second hand regulation, and models around 1970 are CAL.8541B with second hand regulation. The former does not have a special ring on the inside of the back cover, and the latter has a special ring on the inside of the back cover. Furthermore, the shape of the spacer is different between the former and the latter. This individual is basically an early type, but with a second hand regulation. It is generally said to be CAL.8541 (no second hand regulation) and CAL.8541B (with second hand regulation), but this individual is CAL.8541 (with second hand regulation). It seems that the transition period around 1968 will be CAL.8541 with a second hand regulation.
*Up to 16.6 cm can be adjusted immediately with the position of the clasp hole. Regarding the breath adjustment that requires removing the frame, this watch will be paid for and will take about a week to deliver.
Belt: *Genuine SS bracelet This is a genuine IWC bracelet manufactured by Gayflare. There is a notation of "1F" on the flash fit. Gayflare bracelets are often seen in antique watches. It was also supplied to Zenith and Rolex. Normally, in the case of OEM production, the company name does not appear on the surface, but in the case of gay flair, the clasp has an impressive deer mark. Was it that "gay flair = high quality" at that time?
Accessories: ” None
Case Diameter/Arm Circumference: *Case diameter approx. Regarding the breath adjustment that requires removing the frame, this watch will be paid for and will take about a week to deliver.
Condition: *Used A as an antique *There are small scratches and changes over time that are appropriate for the age, but as an antique it is a beautiful used item. *The plastic windshield is in a clear state. *The needle is in a beautiful state considering the age. *If you look closely at the dial with a magnifying glass, you can see some scratches in the center and small bumps on the surface, but considering the age, I think it's in pretty good condition. *Bracelet is in pretty good condition for its age.
*Silver dial *Although it is originally waterproof, please consider it to be non-waterproof at present. *Plastic windshield Screw back *Inca block anti-seismic device Smooth temp Breguet spring Pellaton automatic winding mechanism 19,800 vibrations Second hand regulation device It's stuck. Do you mean a combined method? Rolex around 1970 also has such a movement. Was it something new at the time? *There is no fast-forwarding mechanism for the date, but the date can be advanced by repeatedly turning the hands backwards and forwards between 23:45 and 00:05. Most of this method requires reversing about 3 hours, but this model only requires rewinding for about 15 minutes, so date adjustment is smooth. *It is called "Yacht Club" because it is a watch made for yachtsmen. Shock resistance is enhanced by six special rubbers between the case and the movement. However, since it is an old watch now, I think it would be better to treat it as a delicate watch. *It seems that the yacht club has slightly different specifications between the early and late stages. The one that is often seen is the late one, but I think this individual is classified as an early type. Models around 1966 are CAL.8541 with no second hand regulation, and models around 1970 are CAL.8541B with second hand regulation. The former does not have a special ring on the inside of the back cover, and the latter has a special ring on the inside of the back cover. Furthermore, the shape of the spacer is different between the former and the latter. This individual is basically an early type, but with a second hand regulation. It is generally said to be CAL.8541 (no second hand regulation) and CAL.8541B (with second hand regulation), but this individual is CAL.8541 (with second hand regulation). It seems that the transition period around 1968 will be CAL.8541 with a second hand regulation.

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