This rare IWC De Luxe with hooded lugs is one of those watches that impress at first glance.

Under the hood beats an automatic caliber 853 from 1958, and the dial exudes a certain elegance, no doubt due to the incredibly well-crafted Dauphine hands and dagger indexes. The case, also made of solid 18k gold, features a slightly stepped bezel that adds even more character to this beauty.

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing some trace of use (unpolished)
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap on case back
• 35 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1958

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co Cal. 853
• 21 jewels, 19800 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 03/2024
• +15sec/d / 300°

DIAL:

• original never touched yellow gold dial in flawless condition
• original hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size
• after market gold plated buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #287