Apr 26 2016
RARE MEN’s IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN chronometer cal 67 with EXTRA CASE! MARRIAGE WATCH
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IWC was founded in 1868 by an American, Florentine Ariosto Jones, in Schaffhausen -the northernmost corner of Switzerland- breathing new life into a town struggling with its industrial development. In 1888, IWC was one of the first. To install electricity in its factory providing it with an manufacturing advantage. In the mid to late 1960s, IWCs decision to embrace the latest. Technology rather than fearing the demise of its watch company ensured the continuation of its success. In fact IWC became co founder and shareholder in the Centre Electronique lHorlogerie Suisse (CEH) contributing funds towards the development of the Beta 21 quartz wristwatch movement, which was unveiled at the 1969 Basel Fair, accounting for 5-6% of the total sale of. Quartz watches at the time. While the Quartz Scare of the 1970s intimidated all the other Swiss Watch Companies, 1973 was one of the most successful years for IWC Schaffhausen. However, in 1974 the gold price tripled and the US Dollar fell 40% against the Swiss Franc causing watch export costs to rise by 250%. Simultaneously Japan had found an even cheaper way to manufacture cheap quartz watches with acceptable precision, and began to flood the watch market world wide. The Quartz Crisis had reached a peak, and many mechanical watch companies went under. Blancpain for example became dormant for many years until its relatively recent revival. IWC realized it must implement drastic changes to ensure the survival of the company. Still stringently adhering to its watchmaking tradition, IWC decided to become a watch comany at the forefront of technological advancements geared towards specific professional pursuits such as piloting aircraft. In 1978, IWC unveiled the first ever compass watch followed by its introduction of titanium, a resilient, corrosion resistant lightweight watch material making it the first company to implement titanium as a watch making material. Otto Heller, Director and Chief Officer, was a great part on IWCs success securing venture capital from Swiss Banking Corporation. After Otto Hellers retirement, Gunter Blumlein took over making some drastic company changes including ramping up the existing advertising campaign by targeting the young and free- spending customer base. This direction proved a success. In 1991, Gunter Blumlein founded the LMH Group, having a 100% stake in IWC, 60% in Jaeger-LeCoultre and 90% in A. Richemont Group bought LMH group in July 2000 with the guarantee that the LMH brands will operate as a closed unit under the current management thereby maintaining the brands heritage and signature collections. IWC is a thriving watch brand occupying a vast position in the world of horology. I proudly offer for sale this extra unique marriage watch with 100%. Made especially for this movement. With GOLD CHATONS made by. (RARE IWC PROBUS SCAFUSIA SIGNATURE). RARE Movement with GOLD CHATONS (HIGH GRADE MODEL) is in excellent condition! Movement is 100% original. 938294- points out to 1933 year! Signed rare logo of the producent and serial number as can be seen in the pictures below. Hand winding on’12. The mechanism is professionally serviceable new oiled and adjusted. Watch works and keeps time excellent! (Please scroll down to see full gallery). New, custom made case for this particular movement. Two glasses, one on the front and the other one at the back. EXTRA POCKET WATCH CASE. 100% ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL in EXCELLENT CONDITION. International Watch Co SCHAFFHAUSEN. Beautiful RARE ORIGINAL hands! Diameter: 48 mm without crown. Thickness: 12,5 mm. (DIMENSIONS +/- 0,5mm). STRAP with EXTRA CLASP. Brand new made by BROS (ITALY), Black. Waterproof, genuine leather , 22 mm + extra Stainless Steel clasp. (Please scroll down to see more pictures). CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS! VIEW FULL GALLERY BELOW. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! Also I will mark item as ” gift “. I guarantee you complete satisfaction with all my items. Return is possible ONLY when the received watch. IS NOT AS PER DESCRIPTION OR AS SHOWN ON THE FOTOS! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE RECEIPT = RETURN IS NOT POSSIBLE. If something on photos or in the description is unclear PLEASE ASK! I will send more photos or answer on your question ASAP. The watch in pictures is the actual watch that You will receive. If you like rare, antique, unique and collectible vintage wristwatches or pocket watches (or just enjoy learning about all the different watch makers and models) I suggest you bookmark this page or add me to your “Favorite Sellers” list. I always have beautiful pristine timepieces for sale. The item “RARE MEN’s IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN chronometer cal 67 with EXTRA CASE! MARRIAGE WATCH” is in sale since Sunday, April 24, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “luxurymarriagewatches” and is located in Cracow. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: IWC
- Gender: Men’s
- Features: Hand Winding
- Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
- Case Material: NEW CUSTOM MADE, STEEL CASE
- Band Material: Stainless Steel
- Style: Luxury: Dress Styles
- Model: Cal. 67
- Serial Number: 938294
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Age: Antique (pre 1920)