IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in Miami, FL
1940s manual wind IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch featuring a clean 36mm dial and elegant 18K yellow
18k Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava c1944 Manual Calibre 62 Mid-Size 27mm Unisex Watch
By IWC
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
! This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch Company) is dating
Stainless Steel
International Watch Co. Stainless Steel Automatic circa, 1940's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic
Stainless Steel
I. W. C. Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Mechanical Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Cal. 87 DIAL / HANDS: Arabic and Baton Numbers, Gilt Style Ha...
Tiffany & Co. by Schaffhausen International Watch Company Art Deco Watch, 1949
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Switzerland / Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS...
14k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Fliegeruhr Wristwatch Ref 431
By IWC
Located in Munich, Bavaria
IWC Fliegeruhr Ref. 431 Very rare Big Fliegeruhr Case Stainless steel, mineral crystal, 55mm
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Vintage IWC Stainless Steel Watch, 1945
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial Applied Dark
Unavailable
Vintage IWC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1948
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1948 Vintage International Watch Company (IWC) Cal. 89 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial with
IWC Stainless Steel Calatrava Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage IWC manual wind classic Calatrava style case, from WWII, circa mid 1940’s. A scarce and
Stainless Steel
18 Karat Yellow Gold IWC Hand-Winding Watch Calibre 88 1940s with Leather Band
By IWC
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement: Calibre 88 Calibre Serial #1145698 Case #1186682 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ teardrop lugs 36 mm in Diameter (38 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Width = 18 mm Lug-to-Lug Distance = 42 ...
18k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Cal. 83 Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 1940 Box & Papers: Box, archives exctract & service papers dated 13th February 2009 This watch has
Stainless Steel
IWC Military Watch Dirty Dozen
By IWC
Located in London, GB
watchmaker and is in fine working order. It is not the very finest example of the IWC from the collection
Steel
IWC Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold open face IWC pocketwatch, made for the American market, circa 1940s. It has a 50mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1947
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Size: 35mm Box and Papers: 1950's IWC Box Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
IWC yellow gold wristwatch with manual-wind movement and gold mesh band. Circa 1945. 18k yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold case (50mm diameter). Gilt dial with black Arabic numerals and baton markers, blued-steel hands.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM697 Model Number: Calibre 89 Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1948 Case Diameter: 35 mm Case Size: 35mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k R...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Rose Gold Oversized Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1945
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
IWC 18k rose gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds, retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1945. Cal
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
IWC Yellow Gold Cal.83 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch Ref 1075770 1941
By IWC
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM780 Model Number 1075770 Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1941 Case Diameter 33 mm Case Size 32.5mm Box & Papers Box Only Movement Case 14k Y...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IWC Lady's Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch, movement IWC, circa 1945, 85 diamonds approx. 3 cts.
Diamond, Platinum
International Watch Company or IWC 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 17mm MOVEMENT
Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1940s
By IWC
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Wrist Watch. 37 MM 18K Rose Gold 3 Piece
18k Gold
Mens IWC Calatrava C83 14k Rose Gold 35mm Manual Wind 1940s Swiss Vintage NA113
By IWC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid rose gold IWC Schaffhausen Calatrava C83 manual wind dress watch
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Circa 1940's
Located in Stamford, CT
Step back in time with the IWC stainless steel Men's wristwatch from the late 1940s. White pristine
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tiffany & Co. by International Watch Co. Gold Wrist Watch
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company / For Tiffany & Co. New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Calatrava Style MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Sub Seconds DIAL / HANDS: Roma...
Vintage International Watch Company Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1940's IWC open face manual wind solid 14k yellow gold pocket watch Length: 62mm Width
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ladies International Watch IWC Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 International Watch Co. IWC Schaffhausen Ladies Wrist Watch, 17 M.M 14K Cress Arrow
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940 Iwc / E. Gübelin Pocket Watch Stainless Steel IWC C.97 Pocket Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1940 *Case Size: 47mm *Age: 1940 ** Condition
Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel Dress Model Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC Steel dress model circa 1940’s. 30.5 X 37mm medium size military style Calatrava 3 piece snap
Steel
IWC Vintage C.88 Men's Rose Gold Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002673 Manufacturer: IWC Model: Vintage Model Variant: 0 Model Number: C.88
Rose Gold
IWC Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 18k rose gold large and striking dress model wristwatch, 37 x 46mm, with prominent curved lugs
18k Gold, Rose Gold
IWC Stainless Steel Classic Calatrava, circa 1946
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage IWC manual wind stepped Calatrava style case, circa 1946. A scarce and desirable oversized
Stainless Steel
IWC Yellow Gold Pocket Watch circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 14k yellow gold pocket watch, circa 1940s. Original silvered satin dial with raised gold
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IWC Calatrava Signed Black Starr & Gorham, circa 1942
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage IWC manual wind classic Calatrava military style and era case model, circa 1942. Retailed
Stainless Steel
1949 IWC Vintage Cal.89 Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1949 *Case Size: 35mm *Strap: Black Leather *Age: 1949 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm. Please note we can order spare links and a...
Yellow Gold
1949 IWC Vintage Cal.89 Rose Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1949 *Case Size: 35mm *Strap: Brown Leather *Age: 1949 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order spare links and a...
Rose Gold
1949 IWC Vintage Cal.89 Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Service Pouch dated 1949 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Black Crocodile Leather *Age: 1949 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order sp...
Yellow Gold
1949 IWC Vintage Cal.89 Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1949 *Case Size: 35mm *Strap: Black Leather *Age: 1949 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm. Please note we can order spare links and a...
Yellow Gold
International Watch Schaffausen
By IWC
Located in Sežana, SI
Step back in time with this stunning IWC Schaffausen timepiece from the 1940s. Featuring a round
18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Rectangular Dress Wristwatch Movement by IWC
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. rectangular wristwatch with large lobed lugs with movement by IWC. 22 X 38mm Cress
14k Gold
IWC Vintage 18K Gold Cal. 89 w/ Fancy Lugs & Rare Dial - Circa 1940's
By IWC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name IWC Also Called "Tear Drop" Lugs Series Vintage Gender Mens Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm, Bracelet and buckle are not original - 8.5" long. Silvered dial with diamond mark...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch. Roman numerals, original lizard skin strap. Complete with original Cartier Box. No papers, buckle not Cartier or 18k g...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Watch, Original Box and Strap
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style / Reference 424 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Prince 12856
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
This Tudor Prince 12856 is a fine example, made under licence from Dennison in the UK in the 1950’s. Fine working order and condition throughout and to make it that little more speci...
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
International Watch Company Manual Mens Watch, 1781763
Located in London, GB
International Watch Company Manual Gents 18ct yellow gold on a leather brown strap 33mm vintage mechanical watch in full working condition. Total Weight of Watch: 32.9g Serial Numbe...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...
Stainless Steel
Must de Cartier Tank Blue Mystery Dial. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Windup Watch
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE Blue Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: Ha...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Drs. Watch / Reference 1490 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X ...
14k Gold
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.
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