{"product_id":"000000008311","title":"IWC Ref. 818AD, original mesh bracelet, Cal. 8541B automatic, serviced, 1972, International Watch Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an automatic model from 'IWC' manufactured in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has aged to a champagne gold color with a glossy finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe indices are Roman numerals, complemented by slender, black-painted hands.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the 12 o'clock position on the dial, the applied 'IWC' logo and the cursive 'International Watch Co.' signature create a classic vintage atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is round, with slender lugs that contribute to a beautiful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original IWC and features the 'fish' mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the Pellaton automatic movement, '\u003cstrong\u003eCal. 8541B\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the earlier Cal. 8531, this movement is thinner and features a hacking function and a quick-set date mechanism (by toggling between 0:00 and 23:45). It also supports manual winding, making it highly practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"page-break-after: always\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Cal. 8541B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert your fingernail between the case and the crown, and move it like a lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eIt is easier to pull the crown by inserting your fingernail between the crown and the case from the back side.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently will reduce stress on the crown and prevent it from pulling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turn the crown upwards in the normal position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and turn it upwards.\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\u003eQuick-set date\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and toggle between '\u003cstrong\u003e11:45 PM and 12:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e' while in time-setting mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Advance the hands until 12:00 midnight.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　If the date changes, it is midnight. If it does not, it is 12:00 noon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Once you have confirmed that the date has changed, turn the hands back to 11:45 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\n　　This prepares the mechanism to advance the date to the next day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3) Advance the hands forward to 12:00 midnight.\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 advance the date one day at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease perform this operation slowly to reduce stress on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior has been refinished\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has some minor scratches that could not be polished out, but visibility of the dial remains excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is fitted with a rare IWC mesh bracelet. The buckle features an IWC engraving.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a free-adjustment type that is easy to resize, offering a soft and comfortable fit.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you find the mesh bracelet difficult to use with one hand, please replace it with a leather strap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown operates smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, be careful to avoid shocks and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190292525361,"sku":"000000008311-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/10_000000008311.jpg?v=1788947143","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008311","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}