{"product_id":"000000007262","title":"International Watch Co. 18K Solid Gold Ref. 803A Cal. 8541 Automatic, Serviced, Manufactured in 1968","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThis is a 1964 IWC automatic model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case and case back are \u003cstrong\u003esolid 18K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt exudes a noble atmosphere while casting a beautiful radiance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inside of the case back is engraved with a serial number, “\u003cstrong\u003e0.750 18K\u003c\/strong\u003e” indicating the gold purity, and a \u003cstrong\u003ehallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case at the 12 o'clock position also features a \u003cstrong\u003ehallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features a \u003cstrong\u003esunburst finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine radial lines.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design creates beautiful shading from the center toward the outer edge, giving it a sense of luxury.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003epearl dots\u003c\/strong\u003e placed on the outer periphery of the dial also shine elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 12 o'clock position features the cursive \"\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Watch Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" branding, lending a classic vintage aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case is round, with the entire surface featuring a \u003cstrong\u003emirror finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe compact case design is accented by small lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\nSince solid 18K gold is softer than stainless steel, we recommend not fastening the strap too tightly to avoid putting excessive stress on the lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe crown is an original IWC part\u003c\/strong\u003e and features the \"fish\" logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Ref. 803A also exists in stainless steel, the solid 18K gold version is extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Cal. 8541\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Push your fingernail between the case and the crown and lever it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eBecause the crown sits flush within the case, it is easiest to pull out by inserting your fingernail between the case and the crown from the back side. \u003cbr\u003e\nPlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently reduces stress on the crown and prevents it from being pulled out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turn clockwise in the normal crown position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and turn clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand will stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-change\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and toggle between \"\u003cstrong\u003e11:45 PM and 12:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e\" while setting the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Advance the hands until midnight (24:00).\u003cbr\u003e\n　 If the date changes, it is midnight. If it does not change, it is noon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Once you have confirmed the date has changed, move the hands back to 11:45 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\n　 This prepares the movement to display the next day's date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3) Advance the hands to 24:00.\u003cbr\u003e\n　 Confirm that the date has advanced by one day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy repeating steps 1) through 3), you can quick-change the date one day at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease operate slowly to reduce stress on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoverhauled and the exterior refinished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a brand-new Di-Modell version\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe crystal has been replaced with a new (compatible) part\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring excellent visibility of the dial.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is no noticeable damage or staining on the dial, and it remains in extremely clean condition for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eAs nearly half a century has passed, the watch is non-waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful to avoid impacts while wearing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189911957809,"sku":"000000007262-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/14_000000007262.jpg?v=1788945005","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007262","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}