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Mid-1950s IWC Automatic, Cal. 852
This mid-1950s IWC Schaffhausen embodies the restrained elegance of the era, a watch conceived and produced between 1952 and 1958. Its construction reflects classic postwar design principles: clarity of form, durable engineering and a focus on daily wear. At the heart sits the Cal. 852 automatic movement with the Pellaton winding system — a technical solution associated with IWC’s commitment to robust, efficient automatics. For a contemporary collector, the piece offers a direct connection to the brand’s mechanical tradition and the tactile experience of a historically significant automatic calibre.
Watch dossier
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- IWC Schaffhausen IWC Schaffhausen
- Estimated production
- 1952 to 1958
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- Cal.852
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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