IWC – Vintage ladies’ automatic watch from the 1960s
This elegant vintage ladies’ watch from IWC Schaffhausen dates from around 1960 to 1968 and embodies the understated design of classic Swiss wristwatches from that era. The compact stainless steel case, with a diameter of 24 mm, is paired with a dark blue leather strap, lending the watch a timeless, elegant appearance.
The champagne- to cream-coloured dial features applied baton hour markers and silver-coloured hands. The inscription ‘International Watch Co.’ appears below the twelve o’clock position, whilst the word ‘Automatic’ is positioned above the six o’clock position. ‘Swiss’ is visible at the bottom edge. A particularly distinctive feature is the crown, bearing the historic IWC fish logo. The dial is protected by an acrylic crystal.
Inside, a mechanical self-winding movement with hour and minute display is at work. The watch is currently running and was tested for at least 48 hours prior to sale. No servicing has been carried out. Due to its age, therefore, no guarantee can be given regarding future accuracy or long-term functionality.
The watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of wear and tear due to age and use. The case and case back show scratches and surface wear. The dial, which has not been repainted, displays a natural age-related patina. The photographs form part of the condition description.
Product details
- Brand: International Watch Co. (IWC)
- Model: Unknown
- Product type: Vintage ladies’ wristwatch
- Period: c. 1960–1968
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Movement: Mechanical self-winding movement
- Functions: Hours and minutes
- Case: Stainless steel
- Case diameter: Approx. 24 mm without crown
- Lug-to-lug: Approx. 30 mm
- Case thickness: approx. 9 mm
- Strap lug width: Approx. 13 mm
- Dial: Champagne / cream
- Hour markers: Applied baton hour markers
- Hands: Silver-coloured
- Glass: Acrylic
- Crown: IWC-signed with fish logo
- Strap: Dark blue leather strap
- Dial repainted: No
- Condition: Good – visible signs of wear due to age and use
- Function: Currently running; tested for at least 48 hours prior to sale
- Servicing: No recent servicing known
- Original packaging: No
- Original documentation: No
- Original warranty: No
About IWC Schaffhausen
The International Watch Company (IWC) was founded in Schaffhausen in 1868 and is one of Switzerland’s most historic watch manufacturers. Alongside its well-known men’s models, IWC has also produced elegant ladies’ watches for decades, combining high-quality mechanical movements with a deliberately understated design. This IWC ladies’ automatic watch from the 1960s, with its small stainless steel case, classic dial and characteristically signed crown, is a fine example of the elegant design language of that era.
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