商品説明
In the late 1960s, IWC released the 'Yacht Club,' a luxury sports model designed for "executives who enjoy yachting." The powerful yet elegant C-line case, believed to have been designed by watch design master Gérald Genta, exudes an overwhelming presence not found in modern watches. Equipped with a unique shock-resistant structure that protects the movement with rubber, it earned a reputation at the time as one of the "most robust luxury watches."
What is particularly noteworthy is the completed appearance after more than 50 years. The sunray dial, which beautifully reflects the sun's light, has transformed into an elegant champagne gold due to uniform aging. While the hands show the characteristic aging unique to vintage pieces, this is proof of its genuine antique status. Combined with the golden dial, it elevates the watch to a deep, textured aesthetic that strongly evokes its 1969 origins.
Furthermore, what defines the value of this particular piece is the genuine Gay Frères bracelet attached. With a 1970 engraving on the clasp, this bracelet perfectly matches the watch's age, boasting an overwhelming consistency as if it retains its original appearance from birth. While most vintage bracelets in the market have been shortened, this one miraculously retains a sufficient wrist size of up to approximately 183mm.
Inside, it is equipped with IWC's in-house automatic winding movement, the highly acclaimed 'Cal.8541.' This mechanism, featuring a hacking seconds function and a quick-set date function, has been fully overhauled and continues to keep time powerfully, transcending 50 years. This piece, with its rare and clearly preserved "fish crown," embodies the prestige of a historical asset meant to be inherited.
Condition
This watch has been overhauled.
Regarding its exterior, there are fine scratches on the case and crystal that could not be completely removed by polishing, but these do not detract from its vintage aesthetic and time visibility remains good.
The crown is the valuable original "fish crown," and winding the mainspring and operating the time and date are very smooth.
Additionally, the included genuine Gay Frères bracelet (engraved 1970) can accommodate wrist sizes up to approximately 183mm and is in good condition with minimal stretch.
【Precautions for Use】 This product does not retain its original water resistance, so please handle it as "non-water resistant". Avoid wearing it in rainy weather, humid environments, or during the summer when you are prone to sweating. Please handle it with care, paying close attention to magnets and strong impacts.
How to Operate Caliber 8541
How to pull out the crown: Insert your fingernail between the case and the crown, and use it as a lever to pull it out.
When the crown is correctly pulled out, you will feel a click and the second hand will stop.
To prevent bending the crown, please remove the watch from your wrist before operating.
Gentle operation can reduce stress on the crown.
Manual winding: In the normal crown position, rotate upwards.
Time setting: Pull out the crown and rotate upwards.
The second hand will stop.
Quick-set date: Pull out the crown and move the time back and forth between "11:45 PM and 12:00 AM" for time setting.
1) Move the hands to 12:00 AM (midnight).
If the date changes, it is 12:00 AM. If it does not change, it is 12:00 PM.
2) After confirming the date has changed, move the hands back to 11:45 PM.
This prepares it to display the next day's calendar.
3) Advance the hands to 12:00 AM.
Confirm that the date has advanced by one day.
Repeat steps 1) - 3) to quick-set the date one day at a time.
Please operate slowly to reduce stress on the movement.
| Year of Manufacture | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Model Number | R811AD |
| Movement |
Automatic (with manual winding) Cal.8541 25 Jewels Vibrations per hour: 19,800 (5.5 beats/sec) Hacking function Date display Date quick-set function (by cycling between 0:00 and 23:45) |
| Material | Stainless steel case Plastic crystal |
| Size | Diameter: 36mm (excluding crown) Thickness: 12.8mm |
| Bracelet | Original bracelet, wrist size up to 183mm |
| Overhaul Date | December 2025 |
| Condition |
Not waterproof 【Case】Minor scratches and scuffs【Crown】With fish mark 【Case Back】Minor scratches, scuffs, and linear scratches 【Crystal】Minor scratches and linear scratches that could not be removed by polishing 【Dial】Overall age-related discoloration 【Hands】Dullness and discoloration 【Bracelet】Minor scratches that could not be removed by polishing, linear scratches on the buckle |
| Accessories | No accessories Comes with our 100-day warranty |
