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IWC Automatic Date, 1962
A restrained early-1960s IWC, this Automatic Date presents the era’s tasteful proportions and a stepped “pie-pan” chapter ring that animates the dial. The gold-capped case with a stainless-steel back pairs classic warmth with everyday durability, while the watch sits on a simple leather strap. At its heart is IWC’s cal. 8531 with the Pellaton pawl-winding system and a 21-jewel high-grade setup—an expression of Schaffhausen’s mid-century movement engineering. Freshly serviced in 08/2025, it offers a ready-to-wear example of period workmanship that resonates with collectors who favour authentic mechanical detail and refined design.
Watch dossier
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- IWC Schaffhausen IWC Schaffhausen AUTOMATIC Date
- Estimated production
- 1962
- Case material
- Gold-capped case with stainless-steel back
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Dial
- Professionally restored by a dial specialist using period-correct techniques
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather strap
- Movement
- Automatic self-winding
- Caliber
- cal. 8531
- Jewels
- 21
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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