{"product_id":"000000008367","title":"IWC Ref. 808A TURLER Double-Signed, Cal. 8541 Automatic, Serviced, Manufactured in 1966, International Watch Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1966 IWC automatic model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece features \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003edual branding by IWC and TURLER\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe TURLER signature is printed on the dial at the 12 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\nTURLER is a renowned Swiss high-end jeweler known for commissioning special orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has aged to a lustrous champagne gold color.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe indices are applied bars, and the black paint on the indices and hands ensures excellent legibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"International Watch Co.\" signature in script at the 12 o'clock position gives the watch a classic vintage atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is round, featuring a beautiful form with slender lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original IWC and features the \"fish\" mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the Pellaton-style automatic \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCal. 8541\u003c\/strong\u003e movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the previous Cal. 8531, it is thinner and includes a date quick-set function (by oscillating between 0:00 and 23:45) and manual winding capability, 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. 8541\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown and use a levering motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhen pulling the crown, it is easiest to insert your fingernail between the crown and the case from the back.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nHandling it gently reduces stress on the crown and prevents it from being pulled out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: With the crown in the normal position, rotate it upwards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and rotate it upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand does not stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and oscillate between '\u003cstrong\u003e11:45 PM and 12:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e' to set the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) Advance the hands until the date changes, confirming it is midnight (if the date does not change, it is noon).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2) Once the date has changed, move the hands back to 11:45 PM.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis prepares the mechanism to advance to the next day's date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3) Advance the hands to midnight again.\u003cbr\u003e\nConfirm that the date has advanced by one day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRepeat steps 1 through 3 to advance the date one day at a time.\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 watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior has been refinished\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are light scratches on the crystal that could not be polished out, the dial remains clearly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe strap has been replaced with a brand new one from Morellato, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrown operation is smooth.\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, please be careful to protect it from shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190313726257,"sku":"000000008367-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/10_000000008367.jpg?v=1788947230","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008367","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}