IWC Schaffhausen Vintage Automatic 34mm – 1960s | Cal. 8531 | Fully Serviced

A classic mid-century IWC done properly—sharp, understated, and mechanically spot on.

This 1960s IWC Vintage Watch (International Watch Co. Schaffhausen( is exactly what you want from a vintage dress watch: clean lines, balanced dial, and a proper in-house automatic movement. It’s been fully serviced, and more importantly, it shows.

Key Details

• Brand: IWC Schaffhausen
• Year: Circa 1960s
• Case Size: 34mm (excluding crown)
• Movement: Automatic – Calibre 8531
• Dial: Silver with applied baton markers
• Date Function: Yes
• Case: Stainless steel
• Strap: Brand new brown leather strap
• Box/Papers: No original box or papers (aftermarket box included)

Why This Watch

The Calibre 8531 is a serious bit of kit—one of IWC’s more accomplished automatic movements from the era. Built with longevity in mind, and when serviced properly, they’re incredibly dependable.

This example has just had exactly that:

• Full dismantle and service
• New oils and regulation
• New glass fitted
• New leather strap

It’s now running at +3 to +6 seconds per day, which is right where you want it—back in line with original manufacturer expectations.

We’ll also include the watchmaker’s service document, showing the £300 work carried out—transparency matters.

Dial & Features

The dial is clean, simple, and exactly what vintage IWC should be.

• Applied baton hour markers
• Elegant dauphine-style hands
• Subtle text layout
• And importantly—a date display, which is a useful, practical feature and an essential tool for some

It keeps the watch wearable day-to-day, not just something that sits in a drawer.

Condition Report

• Case: Very clean with only light signs of age
• Dial: Excellent, well-preserved
• Glass: Brand new
• Movement: Fully serviced and performing strongly
• Strap: Brand new

No nonsense—this is a well-sorted vintage piece, ready to go.

On the Wrist

• Modelled on a 17.5cm wrist
• Wears slim, elegant, and versatile
• Works just as well dressed up or down

Features & Benefits of Fine Watch Club

• ✔️ 12-month timekeeping warranty
• ✔️ 14-day no-quibble returns
• ✔️ Fully authenticated & checked
• ✔️ Fast, secure UK dispatch
• ✔️ Worldwide shipping available
• ✔️ Viewings by appointment only

Price

💷 £1,250

A properly serviced IWC with the right movement, clean aesthetics, and no hidden headaches. These are getting harder to source in this sort of condition—especially with recent work already done.