This is a beautiful example of the IWC 1209 dating from 1960. The solid 9ct gold full size (34mm) case is in very good condition with only some minor signs of wear/surface scratching and a small ding on the caseback. The IWC signed ivory/cream dial has been professionally refinished to the highest possible standards and is classically understated. The applied gold hour batons and applied gold Arabic hour numbers at the quarters along with the gold ‘stick’ hands create a stunning look. The very high grade IWC signed calibre 401 manual wind movement is again in very good condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. To complete this beautiful piece we’ve added a new, super high quality, dark brown Hirsch ‘London’ alligator strap with gold plated Hirsch buckle. Very rarely we have a genuine IWC box, which is in very good condition. As with the vast majority of watches the watch doesn’t come with its original paperwork. However, we do have the IWC Extract of Ledger, which confirms the watch details and that it was sold in 1960.
Beautiful 1960 Solid 9ct Gold IWC (34mm) Gents Vintage Watch with IWC Box and IWC Extract of Archives
The Overview
The Case
The solid 9ct gold full size (34mm) case is in very good condition with only some minor signs of wear/surface scratching and a small ding on the caseback. The case measures 34mm across, excluding the winding crown and 41.5mm long including the lugs. The inside case is signed ‘International Watch Co Swiss’, ‘1512817’ and it has the appropriate hallmarks for solid 9ct gold.
The Movement
The very high grade IWC signed calibre 401 manual wind movement is again in very good condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. The movement is signed ‘International Watch Co’ and ‘Swiss’,
The Original Paperwork and Extract of Archives
As with the majority of pre-owned watches that are 10 years or older, this particular watch does not come with its original paperwork but we do have the official; IWC Extract of Archives from IWC. The watch is 100% genuine and rest assured we provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all the watches we sell.
Although there is no original paperwork, we do provide a written invoice and 3 page insurance valuation with the pictures of the watch and all available reference numbers. We also give a 12 month warranty on all our watches.
About Sonning Vintage Watches
Sonning Vintage Watches are one of the largest prestige brand vintage watch retailers on the Internet carrying stock of around £900,000; we’ve sold over 3,000 vintage watches across the world since our formation in 2009. We’re based in Berkshire and Nottingham and spend 1- 2 days a week in London. Whilst we’re an Internet business we do ‘show’ 90% of our watches prior to sale and travel across England to meet prospective buyers.
Why Purchase a Watch from SVW
We provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all our watches and come with a full printed Receipt of Sale and Insurance Valuation. Purchasing from SVW gives you the protection and reassurance of buying from an incorporated company with outstanding customer testimonials.
We provide a high quality box and use the Royal Mail Special Delivery for the UK and DHL for overseas sales. They are insured for the full purchase value.
See what our customers say – 100% positive feedback on all our sales sites and over 40% of our customers buy again or refer us!
Couriering and Pre-Delivery Inspection
We use the Royal Mail’s Guaranteed next day service for UK sales and DHL for all overseas shipping. All our watches are fully serviced, but prior to couriering each one will undergo a 3 day pre-delivery check to ensure the watch is in perfect condition.
The Conclusion
This is a beautiful example of a watch from one of horology’s most famous names and will, if history is any judge, provide an excellent financial investment as well as a possession to treasure and enjoy. I will provide an insurance valuation in excess of my asking price. Please appreciate the difficulty of photographing this piece, it looks even better in real life. Subject to your location I’ll happily show the watch.
