Short description of watch
I bring to your attention to this rare antique Swiss collectables, mechanical men’s wrist watch IWC (International Watch Company) Schaffhausen. This watch is considered as one of the best and qualitative models. The watch has original beautiful white porcelain dial which signed International Watch Co... This watch from pocket was altered in wrist watch. The watch has steel case. This watch have two rear cover – external and internal. The presence of the inner lid – this is a good sign of quality watch. It is used to protect the mechanism from dust and to provide added protection from moisture. This beautiful wristwatch has the original movement which signed IWC PROBUS SCAFUSIA in a good status which was very well saved; if considering age of this watch. Also on movement stamped serial number 437312, this number dates this watch in period 1908-1909 as per published production numbers. This is a “NAIL SET†watch so you don’t pull the crown out to set the time. Instead, you press the little button below the crown IN and then move the crown to set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, so don’t worry about getting the hang of it! On face side, dome glass is plastic. To the watch a watchband is added in a gift. The watch has been restored, checked and calibrated by a master watchmaker and is in good running condition. This unique watch was kept till our time in good condition. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described. Photos are of the actual watch. Getting such thing you do good capital investment. Every year the price for them will increase only! This watch is a stylish acquisition for collectors, 100% satisfaction, and good present or for everyday use!
Dear Buyers, you need to understand; Antique and vintage watches – are very delicate and I always pack them in a good packing for high degree preventing of damage. High altitude flights, jolting, atmospheric pressure, extreme temperature changes, frequent loading and frequent carrying in delivery time to You; can be hard on watch. This can cause the oil viscosity to decrease (gumming), the watch-hands can dropped down and prevent the ticking of watch (the balance can’t f freely etc.). For this reason I can’t guarantee a perfect working of watch. It may need to be oiled when it arrive – regardless of its recent servicing. Although this is only a very slight possibility it can occasionally happen. Please bear in mind that you are buying used watch – which already more than 65 years old and it will require service, cleaning, lubrication and calibration etc.
Technical information:
* Diameter of the case with crown: 52 mm
* Diameter of the case: 49 mm
* Diameter of the dial: 41 mm
* Thickness: 14 mm
* Band size: 22 mm
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Recommendations for the owner of antiquarian watches:
All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
– Antique and vintage watches should not be beaten or dropped – because repairs may be expensive.
– Antique and vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
– If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
– If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
– Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
– When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
– If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
– Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don’t make sharp movements, and don’t touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
– Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
– IF the watch is dirty – allow the watch to run down, don’t wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
– To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
– Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
– Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
– Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-10 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.
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All Items, will be shipped via standard International Airmail. Item reach most countries within 11-17 business days, in rare cases up to 30 business days. Italian, French, Brazil and Mexican buyers need to know that – delivery to these countries sometimes will take up to 30 business days. Be ready for these terms.
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All items will pack very securely, to fully ensure that – the item arrives safely.
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