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1968 IWC in a refined cushion case
This late-1960s IWC presents a clean silver sunburst dial in a 37 mm cushion/tonneau case, an elegant expression of period design that wears slightly larger than many contemporaries. Its construction — acrylic crystal, applied baton markers, framed date at 3, and a signed crown — is true to the era. Under the caseback the celebrated Pellaton-winding Cal. 8541 (25 jewels) brings robust, historically significant automatic performance. Freshly serviced and fitted to a new 20 mm leather strap, it offers a quietly refined option for collectors seeking classical Swiss engineering and everyday wearability.
Watch dossier
Important details, without the clutter.
01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- IWC Schaffhausen IWC Schaffhausen Ref. Ref. R814A
- Reference
- Ref. R814A
- Estimated production
- 1968
- Case material
- Stainless steel cushion, snap back
- Case diameter
- 37 mm
- Dial
- Silver sunburst, applied batons, date at 3; original and clean
- Crystal
- Acrylic (period-correct)
- Crown
- Singed
- Strap / bracelet
- New leather strap, 20 mm
- Movement
- Automatic, Pellaton winding
- Caliber
- Cal. 8541
- Jewels
- 25
- Movement serial
- 1897••••
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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