65 Years Old IWC Schafffhusen Automatic | Cal. 853 | 1960 | Serviced

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The service and identification document is included in the price.

65 Years Old Classic 1960 IWC Schaffhausen Automatic Cal. 853 with Pellaton winding — freshly serviced and ready to wear.

Collector Notes & Dating

Movement serial 1551•••• (full number in the buyer’s documentation) ⇒ IWC tables indicate 1960; aligns with the 85x era and this steel snap-back case style.

SPECIFICATIONS

Movement: Automatic (full-rotor), Cal. 853, 21 jewels, ~19800 vph, Incabloc

Dial: Silver with applied batons and dotted minute track; dauphine hands

Crystal: Acrylic (period-correct)

Case: Stainless steel (Staybrite) with snap back; honest wear consistent with age

Size: 35 mm (without crown) — Lug width: 18 mm

Crown: Unsigned, clean; period-correct

Strap/Bracelet: New leather strap, 18 mm

Water-Tightness: Splash Water Resistant (handwashing ok, not showering)

Box / Packaging: Box — Special customized secure black travel watch case.

Freshly serviced with certificate — dependable mid-century IWC you can wear daily.

📦 What’s Included

Box/Case: Secure black travel watch case.

Documents: Invoice and our service certificate worth €369 — included free of charge

🚚 Shipping, Returns

Insured worldwide shipping. 14-day inspection (unused, seals intact). Pro packing with tracking.

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🔧 Included Service Benefits

💰 If you ever decide to sell the watch, a documented service will significantly enhance its market appeal and resale value.

🛠️ A professional service worth €369 — included free of charge.

The service includes:

Full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and lubrication using Moebius synthetic oils

Regulation and timing adjustment

Ultrasonic case and bracelet cleaning (if applicable)

Final technical & aesthetic inspection

📄 An official service certificate is provided, listing key technical and identifying details — ideal for insurance, provenance, or future resale.

🛡️ This ensures peace of mind and removes the need for servicing for the next 3–5 years.