IWC (International Watch Company) men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970.
By IWC
Located in bronshoj, DK
IWC (International Watch Company) men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. Quartz movement. Serial
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1970 Iwc
Vintage IWC 18KT Gold Coral, Onyx & Diamond Wristwatch, 1970s
By IWC
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare and distinctive 1970s IWC wristwatch crafted in 18kt yellow gold and set with striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
IWC 38mm Unworn NOS Electronic Old Tuning Fork Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens yellow gold IWC Electronic Old Tuning Fork wristwatch. Featuring a champagne dial with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm A striking and uncommon
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Stainless Steel "Yacht Club" Automatic Date Model in New Condition, ca 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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International Watch Company 'IWC' Disco Volante Automatic, circa 1970s
Unavailable
W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.58 in
International Watch Company 'IWC' Disco Volante Automatic, circa 1970s
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
IWC Disco Volante Ovoid Soft Hexagonal Stainless Steel Case, Brushed Bezel, Medium Grey Matte Dial
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Lady's White Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dial Bracelet Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in London, GB
IWC 18k white gold and diamond lady's bracelet watch, Ref. 7556. Ultra-thin mechanical movement
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size "Compressor" Square Watch - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1970 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size "Compressor" Square Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Automatic Date 'Jumbo' Wristwatch. Yellow Gold. Circa 1970.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare and attractive IWC automatic date features a ' jumbo ' case of 38mm inc IWC crown, of
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
IWC Vintage R2500
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1283 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Vintage Model Ref: R2500 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
IWC Vintage R4107
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1281 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Vintage Model Ref: R4107 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
IWC Vintage Stainless Steel Ladies
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1279 Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1970's Case Size: 24mm Box and Papers: Box Only
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Tank Watch 18K Yellow Gold
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the IWC 1970s Tank Manual Wind Watch, a vintage masterpiece that embodies timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Wristwatch, circa 1970s, 43 X 36 mm, automatic movement with date
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Schaffhausen Oman Khanjar Wristwatch. Yellow Gold, Onyx Dial, Year 1972.
By IWC
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and extremely rare IWC Schaffhausen in 18k yellow gold with integrated bracelet
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
1972 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Retro Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic - SS
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
WE SERVE YOU? 1972 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Retro Watch, Cal. 8541B Pellaton Automatic
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
International Watch Co. yellow Gold Mesh Band Dress Manual Wind Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid 1970’s International Watch Co. solid 18k yellow gold mesh dress watch. All original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Wristwatch Ref R811AD
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
International Watch Company, IWC Yacht Club with a blue metallic dial, date aperture, and is on an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Yacht Club Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful International Watch Company Yacht Club in stainless steel with an automatic movement.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970's IWC Vintage Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1970's *Case Size: 24mm *Strap: Stainless Steel *Age
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC SS tonneau shaped 34 x 40mm case circa 1970's
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC SS tonneau shaped 34 x 40mm case circa 1970's with screw down caseback, automatic
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By IWC
Located in Sammu shi, JP
IWC 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 20mm arm circumference : 14cm between 17cm movement
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Classic 18k Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage IWC Classic in 18k yellow gold on brown crocodile strap. Manual w/ sweep seconds. 36mm case
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Iwc Classic 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 709A
By IWC
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage IWC Classic in 18k with stainless steel case back on 18k mesh band. Auto with sweep seconds
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Aquatimer Diver's Wristwatch with Date
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
deployant clasp, IWC * Rare and nice collector's item Original condition circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Automatic Stainless Steel, circa 1971
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s vintage IWC automatic dress model circa 1971. Featuring large 35 x 41mm stainless steel case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Shaufhaussen Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC Stainless Steel Shaufhaussen Automatic circa 1970s. Featuring a large 36 X 40 cushion shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Dress Wristwatch circa 1970s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC stainless steel manual-wind dress model wristwatch, circa 1970's. Case dimensions 35 x 43mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC White Gold Da Vinci Cushion Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Verona, IT
IWC 18k white gold Da Vinci cushion wristwatch, Ref. 2572, circa 1970s. Black dial, white hands and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
IWC CAL.8541 18 Karat Yellow Gold CAL.8541 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1967 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Cal.8541 Model Reference: Cal.8541 Age: Circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yacht Club Vintage R811 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002615 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: Vintage Model Number
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Shaufhaussen Automatic, circa 1970s with Signed Bracelet
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC Shaufhaussen automatic circa 1970’s with removable signed heavy mesh bracelet. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Yacht Club 0 1811 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008199 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Yacht Club Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1811
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Ingenieur Jumbo Wristwatch with Date
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
IWC Ingenieur Ref. 1832 SL Jumbo Case Stainless steel, screw back, screw-down crown
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1974 IWC Vintage Yellow Gold R2500 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1974 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Black Crocodile Leather *Age: 1974 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1973 IWC Vintage Yellow Gold R4107 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1973 *Case Size: 26mm *Strap: Black Lizard Leather *Age: 1973 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm. Please note we can order spare link...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Aquatimer Diver's Wristwatch with Date Ref 816 AD
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
IWC Aquatimer Ref. 816 AD Second generation of the legendary model with inner roating bezel
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1973 IWC Vintage Cal.403 Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
IWC Tang Buckle *Strap Width: At Case - 18mm/At Buckle - 14mm ** PLEASE NOTE: ALL INTERNATIONAL
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
IWC Yacht Club C.8541B 5 Adjust Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
.8541B 5 Adjust Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: IWC Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Yacht Club C.8541B 5 Adjust Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
.8541B 5 Adjust Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: IWC Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
IWC Yacht Club R811 A, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
IWC Yacht Club Reference #: R811 A . Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
IWC Vintage Chronometer 5 Adjust Stainless Steel C8541B Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM2125 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Vintage Model Ref: C8541B Age: Circa 1970's Gender: Mens
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 IWC Vintage Yellow Gold C.88 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Box dated 1972 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Brown Leather *Age: 1972 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order spa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
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IWC Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Yacht Club II Bracelet Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
IWC, International Watch Company Schaffhausen, 14K yellow gold and steel Yacht Club II bracelet
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
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By Omega
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1970 Iwc For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact 1970 iwc you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold. Finding a 1970 iwc for sale for men should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.
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One of Switzerland’s major luxury watch companies was started by an American who saw the potential of bringing Switzerland’s superb watchmaking into the modern age through industrialized manufacturing and high-precision interchangeable parts. The New Hampshire–born watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones (1841–1916), who founded International Watch Company — known today as simply IWC — in 1868, was interested in “combining all the excellence of the American system of mechanism with the more skillful hand labor of the Swiss.”
Setting up the company with another American watchmaker, Charles Kidder, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Jones used hydropower from the River Rhine for his plant’s machinery. Rethinking watch design would lead to one of IWC’s early successes: the Pallweber pocket watch. Based on an 1883 patent by Austrian watchmaker Josef Pallweber, the watch employed numbered disks for jumping hour and minute displays, making it a pioneer in digital timekeeping.
After Johann Rauschenbach-Vogel took over the watch manufacturer in 1880, four generations of his family led IWC into the 20th century. In 1905, Ernst Jakob Homberger and his brother-in-law Carl Jung — the famed Swiss psychiatrist — acquired IWC. Homberger bought out Jung’s holdings in 1929, and in the 1930s, the company introduced pilot watches, which were particularly robust and aimed solely at the civil aviation industry. These durable wristwatches were designed specifically to remain operational during extreme temperature shifts. (As blue watch dials are particularly hot right now, IWC's blue-dial Big Pilot is having a moment.)
The company still operates alongside the river where it was founded, having gained an international reputation over the past 150 years for its elegant designs and expert craftsmanship. Vintage IWC watches are prized by collectors — of whom there are many these days — and while the company continues to guard its attention to detail and quality, it has pushed its classic designs forward with modern innovation intended to stand the test of time.
IWC’s 2013 Ingenieur watch collection, with its precision based on an inventive constant-force mechanism, looked back to a 1955 Ingenieur model that featured a durable soft-iron inner cage as well as a 1976 update by leading Swiss watch designer Gérald Genta that encased its mechanism in a sleek steel case. IWC has also had a recent push toward sustainability, designing watches that are made to last a lifetime and beyond and earning the highest environmental ranking of any Swiss watch company in a 2018 report published by the World Wide Fund for Nature Switzerland (WWF).
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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Questions About IWC
- Are IWC watches expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024Whether IWC watches are expensive is largely a matter of opinion. Usually priced around $5,000, entry-level watches from the Swiss maker are less expensive than similar timepieces offered by other luxury watchmakers. IWC's highest-priced timepieces do sell for upwards of $250,000. Find a collection of IWC watches on 1stDibs.