IWC Automatic Date Watch, Recorded 18K Case, Black Strap
IWC Automatic Date Watch, Recorded 18K Case, Black Strap
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- Prepared and sent from Tokyo within 7–14 days, often sooner, or as arranged
- Arrival
- United States · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked Check the Shipping Flowchart here
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A guide for this piece: about $523, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
The final figure is set by US Customs and depends on where the piece was made and the kind of object it is. Many antiques over a century old carry no ordinary duty; most jewellery and leather goods add a single-digit rate.
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A framed date aperture interrupts the applied baton markers at three on the warm gold-toned dial.
The Piece
International Watch Co. script and Automatic wording sit above the centre and lower dial, while a smooth bezel meets long straight lugs. The original title records automatic winding, an 18K/750 case specification and running. The black strap is expressly a replacement. A separate top-weight notation of 38.7 g refers to the recorded watch head, not pure-gold content, a newly weighed item or a packed shipment.
Details
- Model: Round automatic date watch
- Movement: Automatic designation
- Dial: Gold-toned with applied batons
- Calendar: Framed date at three
- Case: Recorded 18K/750, no new assay
- Strap:
- Original grade: 4 on original numeric scale
- Mass notation:
- Running: Historically recorded; no new timing test
- Measurements: Case width and numeric wrist range unrecorded
- Included: Watch on strap; no papers shown
No case diameter, wrist range, service date or water resistance has been inferred from a photograph.
Condition
Original numeric grade 4 describes some wear and dirt on that scale, not an AB conversion. Case and dial ageing and the replacement strap remain visible. running does not establish present timing, date change, service status or pressure resistance. The recorded head mass is not adopted into any weight field. See the Japanese condition ranks guide.
Authenticity & Care
Keep the case and dial dry and away from strong magnets. A qualified watchmaker should check the movement, crown and strap security before regular wear; do not polish away case markings or attempt to clean the dial. No current pressure test or service certificate is represented. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed with care in Japan and sent by insured, tracked EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, remain payable on arrival; ask about destination requirements before arranging delivery.
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