1963 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - 18K Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre We left as much of

We left as much of the watch preserved in its original state as possible

very good condition with one hairline visible through the crystal

The ladies wristwatch featured in today's offering beautifully showcases why Baume et Mercier watches are sought-after by Hollywood actresses

Prongs: Four sure set prongs on each diamond for added security

It is one of the finest mass-produced automatic movements from era - arguably the finest

1963 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - 18K Gold Jaeger-LeCoultre We left as much ofToday's offering showcases this very fine automatic IWC powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres bracelets, proclaimed it "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." The famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book