1968 IWC Yacht Club automatic 'Oyster' Bracelet + Original box - Ref R 811
A very elegant and rare automatic wristwatch
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
Gerald Genta, the grandmaster of watchdesign did not only sketch the Patek Philippe 'Nautilus', the Audemars Piguet 'Royal oak', or the IWC 'Ingenieur', he also designed the three references of the IWC „club series“ in the end of the 1960s. We are very happy to be able to offer you this very well preserved example.
The IWC 'Yacht-Club' Automatic, reference R 811, comes with an unpolished 36 x 43mm steel case and a flawless silver dial with original tritium in indicies and hands.
It is fitted with a very long IWC 'Oyster' bracelet (Fits a 21Cm wrist).
All parts about the watch are of course original and it´s iwc automatic caliber 8541B has been checked through and runs strong and exact as it should. The watch and bracelet were never polished, the serial on the back of the case, usually erased, is still crisp. It comes with it's 1968 iwc original box.
THE STORY
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer "International Watch Company" (IWC Schaffhausen) has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained 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 design.
THE DATA
- Maker: IWC (International Watch Company)
- Model: Yacht-Club
- Reference: R 811
- Case N°: 19643XX
- Year: 1968
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 36x43x12mm
- Caliber: 8541B (Serial 19643XX)
- Bracelet/Strap: Original IWC Stainless Steel
- Box/Papers: Original 1968 IWC Box.
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
We particularly appreciate the overall excellent condition of this wristwatch. Mr. Genta, a design genius, really found, with the 'Yacht-Club', the perfect equilibrium between a sports and a dress watch. The silver dial gives an unbeatable exclusive touch. The cushion case has a nice presence on the wrist and this timepiece can be worn everyday and for more formal occasions.
The watch comes with it's original 1968 IWC box and a one year guarantee.
