Hi there, I recently got an old IWC Aquatimer in very used condition. End of last year I decided to send the watch to IWC for a complete restoration. I got the watch back and IWC did a fantastic job bringing the watch back to life. See picture. Unfortunately IWC did not give my any detailed information on the watch history although I spend a fortune for restoration.
Anyway I'm still uncertain regarding the watch reference. According IWC it is a Ref 1816, but the watchcase and the dial(812?) is not like a 816 should look like. Can anybody help me to understand the correct reference?
Details:
Serial movement: 2001751
Movememt: 8541B
Case back: Submarine,no ref number mentioned,serial 2014388, BREVET+487449
I would appreciate any comments helping identification. Thanks
Pictures after restoration