The "IWC Schaffhausen" that arrived today is a so-called "Old Inter" with the brand logo in cursive script.
It perfectly embodies the design and details characteristic of IWC's vintage models.
The watch design, known as the Calatrava style,
combines bullet-shaped indexes and dolphin hands on the dial,
and features a round case with thick lugs.
It's a basic design seen in many European watch brands of the time,
but it's a timeless design that reveals unique expressions specific to various brands.
This watch design, which can truly be called "Old IWC,"
is equipped with the Pellaton automatic winding Cal. 852 developed by IWC.
Old IWC watches have a similar taste to Grand Seiko,
featuring unique yet supremely simple watch designs equipped with high-quality movements.
The Pellaton automatic winding mechanism differs in structure from conventional automatic winding,
using a unique rotor winding method to wind the mainspring,
a remarkable movement that achieved high precision and durability.
This product, perfectly described as "simple and robust,"
is often compared to Omega, Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and others,
possessing an equally captivating charm.
Even though this movement is 70 years old,
its high quality, which belies its age,
proves why IWC has been highly regarded worldwide to this day.
Many people are drawn to the unique charm of IWC, while feeling a similar taste to Grand Seiko,
and you instantly feel it from the weight of the watch the moment you put it on.
With a relatively large case size for a watch of its time,
the movement was intentionally made robust with thick parts to ensure durability,
resulting in a sturdy construction unlike any other company.
When worn on the wrist, one can sense this intention,
and at the same time, it reveals the background behind the birth of a world-class watch brand,
where German brands, known for their excellence in manufacturing precision instruments, prioritized quality even among European brands.
Recently, opportunities to acquire vintage IWC models have been limited.
The profound depth of watchmaking that thoroughly pursues the original purpose and essence of a wristwatch,
is truly captivating to a wide range of watch enthusiasts.
However, once you own one, the charm of Old IWC makes it impossible to escape.
This can be considered a very dangerous item.
