IWC Aquatimer ref 812 rare "white / cream dial" jaeger-lecoultre This classic DJ is fitted

This classic DJ is fitted with the pictured Bulang and Sons strap

The case of this watch remains in good strong condition with thick lugs and nice definition on the bezel

It offers one large inner compartment with several smaller pockets

that is stamped ‘1-69’ and is fitted with 516 endlinks

Instead of folded links

IWC Aquatimer ref 812 rare "white / cream dial" jaeger-lecoultre This classic DJ is fittedIt may not be a surprise ; we love purpose build watches (or tool watches ) and today we a treat ! This ref 812 is IWCs first true dive watch . These watches were introduced in the mid 1960 s a full decade later then watches From Rolex, Omega and Blancpain for example ! IWC thoughts about a dive watch were different ; As soon as you see the first Aquatimer, you know that the brand used the famous 37 mm Super Compressor case for the watch. Nowadays,