IWC Automatic Reference 1872 with Türler Signed Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
IWCThis vintage men's wristwatch by the Swiss manufacturer International Watch Company (IWC) dates to the 1970s. It features a stainless steel cushion-shaped case measuring 36 mm in diameter.
The dial is dark blue and bears the signature of the Swiss retailer Türler beneath the IWC branding. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 8541B, part of the IWC 85-series, which incorporates the Pellaton automatic winding system. The dial and hands are finished with white enamel inlays and lack luminous material. The crown is original, marked with the IWC fish logo. The watch is currently fitted with a two-piece handmade leather strap.
According to the auction description, the case retains its factory-brushed finish and has not been repolished. The date display is positioned at 3 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wrist watch
- Crown
- Fish logo
- Caliber
- 8541B
- Retailer
- Türler
- Reference
- 1872
- Case shape
- Cushion-shaped
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Winding system
- Pellaton
- Maker / attribution
- IWC
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 36 mm stainless steel case characterized by a cushion or tonneau shape. The exterior surfaces exhibit a brushed matte finish with chamfered edges, which the source states remains in an unpolished condition. The dial is rendered in a dark blue hue and is distinguished by the co-signed name of the Swiss retailer Türler positioned beneath the International Watch Co. logo. Hour markers and the handset are accented with white enamel inlays, and the dial does not contain any luminous material. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Dark blue dial with co-signed Türler branding • Stainless steel cushion-shaped case with brushed finish • Original crown featuring IWC fish logo • Hands and hour markers with white enamel inlays
- Retailer Provenance
- Türler is a Swiss retailer established in 1883 in Zurich by brothers Jean Henri and César Alexandre Türler. The firm gained prominence for retailing Swiss timepieces from high-profile watchmakers including IWC, Omega, and Vacheron Constantin. The practice of co-signing dials with a retailer's name was a common element of bespoke or specially ordered watches during this era.
- Movement and Function
- The movement is the self-winding IWC caliber 8541B, identified as the final and most advanced iteration of the 85-series movement family initially introduced by the manufacturer in the 1950s. This caliber is recognized for its incorporation of the Pellaton winding system. The watch provides timekeeping functions including hours, minutes, and central seconds, alongside a calendar complication. According to the source, the timepiece has undergone recent servicing to ensure operational accuracy.
Identification
- Reference
- 1872
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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- Research required: The auction description notes the provided information is based on the seller and not independently verified