{"product_id":"iwc-ref-1214-turler-cal-401-vintage-34mm","title":"IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen ref. 1214 Türler Cal. 401 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIWC International Watch Company ref. 1214\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant Swiss vintage watch with manual winding, dating from the early 1960s. The model combines a classic stainless steel case, a silver dial, plexiglass, and the esteemed IWC Calibre 401 movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece stands out with an additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTürler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signature on the dial. Türler was a prestigious Swiss jeweler and watch distributor, for whom renowned manufactures prepared specially signed pieces. The double IWC \/ Türler marking is now an interesting historical and collector's item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece has a case with a diameter of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 mm without the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a width of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 mm with the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a thickness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a lug-to-lug dimension of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a classic and very well-proportioned dress watch, suitable for those who appreciate traditional watchmaking, manual winding, and discreet vintage styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the watch is a mechanical movement with manual winding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWC Calibre 401\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre 401 was produced between 1952 and 1965. The total production of this movement was approximately 26,400 pieces, making it an interesting example of classic watchmaking from the Schaffhausen manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement has a diameter of approximately 23.4 mm and a height of approximately 3.65 mm. It has 17 jewels, a Breguet overcoil hairspring, and precise regulation in the form of a so-called swan neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual winding means that the watch requires regular winding of the crown. For many collectors, this is an important part of daily interaction with a classic mechanical watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase and Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is made of stainless steel. Its diameter is approximately 34 mm without the crown, approximately 36 mm with the crown, a thickness of approximately 8 mm, and a lug-to-lug dimension of approximately 38 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch features plexiglass, characteristic of vintage timepieces from this period. The model does not have luminous material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver dial is kept in a restrained, elegant style with elongated hour markers and a central seconds hand. A special feature of this piece is the additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTürler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTürler was one of the most prestigious Swiss jewelers and watch retailers. Renowned manufactures prepared pieces intended for sale in his salons with an additional jeweler's marking on the dial. The presence of such a signature gives the watch additional historical and collectible context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is equipped with a high-quality leather strap from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHirsch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lug width is 18 mm. The strap harmonizes well with the steel case and emphasizes the classic, dressy character of the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, Set, and Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is a used, vintage, and collector's item. It may show natural signs of age, storage, use, or previous servicing. The detailed visual condition is presented in the product photos, which are an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set includes an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWC box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scope of any Dial-House warranty for the proper functioning of the mechanism is determined individually and communicated to the client before the transaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IWC - International Watch Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1214\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1960 \/ early 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1575590\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IWC Calibre 401\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mechanical, manual winding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of jewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance spring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breguet overcoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e swan neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hours, minutes, central seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 34 mm without crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth with crown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 36 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 38 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e silver, signed IWC \/ Türler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plexiglass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leather Hirsch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IWC box\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used, vintage, collector's item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC International Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58474880237903,"sku":"DH-19","price":2195.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/2144\/8527\/files\/7644BF60-1E80-4435-A346-D4B5A3C38E5F.jpg?v=1786703113","url":"https:\/\/dial-house.com\/en-eu\/products\/iwc-ref-1214-turler-cal-401-vintage-34mm","provider":"Dial-House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}