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路Hi there!
This poor watch has languished in the box for several years so it's time to let it go to a new home. According to the IWC applet, it's from the mid 60's - estimated at 1966. The caliber 401 is the ultra-thin version of the venerable caliber 89. It's in an unpolished turtle lug case which retains it's original finish (check the caseback). There's a little tarnish on it, but I'd rather let the buyer decide if they want it as found or cleaned up. With a little work from a good watchmaker who knows how to clean & correctly polish without dulling the case edges, this will be a stunner. The original dial has some freckles that are only noticeable under magnification. As usual, I tried to show the flaws as honestly as possible. I don't have a movement shot because I don't want to risk damaging the case prying it open, but I can dig up one from when it was serviced back when I bought it years ago. The movement was spotless back then so I can't see anything that could have changed it's condition. Since then, I've only worn it less than a handful of times, so the velour strap is in excellent shape and is period correct.
On to the photos!
I've talked to a few vintage collectors and gotten numbers in the low to mid 2k range because of the uncommon 34 mm turtle lug case and scarce dial color. I'll put it at $2300 or Best Offer. Included will be USPS priority shipping within the CONUS. As usual, offers consider after 24 hours unless somebody snatches it up at the asking price.
Contact via email at dhkanagie at gmail dot com or simply PM me here. Thanks for looking!
This poor watch has languished in the box for several years so it's time to let it go to a new home. According to the IWC applet, it's from the mid 60's - estimated at 1966. The caliber 401 is the ultra-thin version of the venerable caliber 89. It's in an unpolished turtle lug case which retains it's original finish (check the caseback). There's a little tarnish on it, but I'd rather let the buyer decide if they want it as found or cleaned up. With a little work from a good watchmaker who knows how to clean & correctly polish without dulling the case edges, this will be a stunner. The original dial has some freckles that are only noticeable under magnification. As usual, I tried to show the flaws as honestly as possible. I don't have a movement shot because I don't want to risk damaging the case prying it open, but I can dig up one from when it was serviced back when I bought it years ago. The movement was spotless back then so I can't see anything that could have changed it's condition. Since then, I've only worn it less than a handful of times, so the velour strap is in excellent shape and is period correct.
On to the photos!
I've talked to a few vintage collectors and gotten numbers in the low to mid 2k range because of the uncommon 34 mm turtle lug case and scarce dial color. I'll put it at $2300 or Best Offer. Included will be USPS priority shipping within the CONUS. As usual, offers consider after 24 hours unless somebody snatches it up at the asking price.
Contact via email at dhkanagie at gmail dot com or simply PM me here. Thanks for looking!
