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Iwc Schaffhausen Gold Watch

IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

IWC Schaffhausen 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

By IWC

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage International Watch Co. Schaffhausen 48mm pocket watch, never engraved. circa 1925-1930

Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s
IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s

IWC Schaffhausen Manual 36mm 18K Gold Vintage Watch Circa 1940s

By IWC

Located in Miami, FL

: Wristwatch Brand: IWC (International Watch Company Schaffhausen) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Movement: Manual Wind

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Asprey Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket Watch 18 Kt Gold

By IWC

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique Beautiful and Collectable IWC Savonette/Hunting Case Pocket watch made For Asprey. 49mm 18k

Category

20th Century Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch  (c.1930's)
Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch  (c.1930's)

Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch (c.1930's)

By IWC

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare Art Deco IWC Schaffhausen 18k Gold Rectangular Watch with Engraved Case (c. 1930s

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard
IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Pocket Watch for Raymond Yard

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930 International Watch Company IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch Retailed by Raymond Yard, 44

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band

By IWC

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band Caliber 89 Case #1725596

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding Vintage Watch 18K rose Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding Vintage Watch 18K rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding Vintage Watch 18K rose Gold

By IWC

Located in București, București

return, please check our terms&conditions agreement. The IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding Vintage Watch in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch 1960s Vintage Luxury RA326
Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch 1960s Vintage Luxury RA326

Mens IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Manual Watch 1960s Vintage Luxury RA326

By IWC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Men's large size IWC Schaffhausen solid 18k rose gold dress watch, c.1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Portofino Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3209
IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Portofino Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3209

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Portofino Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3209

By IWC

Located in Firenze, IT

-resistant, 18Kt yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18Kt yellow gold IWC buckle. Case three-body, solid

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Pave Diamond Gold Wristwatch on Alligator Band Unisex
IWC Schaffhausen Pave Diamond Gold Wristwatch on Alligator Band Unisex

IWC Schaffhausen Pave Diamond Gold Wristwatch on Alligator Band Unisex

By IWC

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare 1970s IWC Schaffhausen diamond onyx dial wristwatch 18k yellow gold featuring a 2 piece

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding 35Mm In 18K Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding 35Mm In 18K Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s IWC Schaffhausen Manual Winding 35Mm In 18K Yellow Gold

By IWC

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: IWC Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Watch Length: 9.00 inches Band Length: 8.50 inches Band

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Vintage Wristwatch
IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Vintage Wristwatch

IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Vintage Wristwatch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 IWC International Watch Company, Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC
14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC

14K Gold Mid Century Mens Wristwatch International Watch Co Schaffhausen IWC

By I.W.C. Schaffhausen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The 14K Gold Mid Century Men's Wristwatch by International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen

Category

Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By IWC

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Co. Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band
IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

By IWC

Located in Westport, CT

An authentic 18K yellow gold IWC (International Watch Company) Schaffhausen watch, circa 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC International Watch Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
IWC International Watch Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

IWC International Watch Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By IWC

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 33 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By IWC

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950 International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1940s
IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Gold Plate Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
IWC Schaffhausen Gold Plate Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s

IWC Schaffhausen Gold Plate Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s

By IWC

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 I W C, International Watch Company Schaffhausen Gents Wrist Watch, 34 MM Gold Plate case

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

IWC Schaffhausen Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, Ref.1876
IWC Schaffhausen Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, Ref.1876

IWC Schaffhausen Watch in 18k Yellow Gold, Ref.1876

By IWC

Located in Surfside, FL

IWC Schaffhausen 1876 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Leather strap with a plaque tang

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch

IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch

By IWC

Located in New York, NY

IWC Schaffhausen Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case and smooth bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Iwc Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1721865
Iwc Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1721865

Iwc Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1721865

By IWC

Located in Surfside, FL

IWC Schaffhausen in 18k yellow gold on an alligator strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 30.5 mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 1721865, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
IWC Schaffhausen 1721865, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

IWC Schaffhausen 1721865, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By IWC

Located in Miami, FL

IWC Schaffhausen Reference #: 1721865. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 30 MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

IWC Schaffhausen White Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1964
IWC Schaffhausen White Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1964

IWC Schaffhausen White Gold Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1964

By IWC

Located in West Hollywood, CA

High grade and scarce 18K white gold IWC automatic with date circa 1964. Featuring a 35 X 41mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

IWC Schaffhausen Ladies yellow gold quartz Wristwatch
IWC Schaffhausen Ladies yellow gold quartz Wristwatch

IWC Schaffhausen Ladies yellow gold quartz Wristwatch

By IWC

Located in Dallas, TX

International Watch Company (IWC) 26 mm ladies watch in 18 Karat yellow gold with white index dial

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A

By IWC

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch & Date w/ Original Box R810A Case #18939XX.R810A

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Illinois Watch Company

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

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By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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$48,999

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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Longines

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By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

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By Hampden Watch Company

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Iwc Schaffhausen Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the iwc schaffhausen gold watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 37 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect iwc schaffhausen gold watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A iwc schaffhausen gold watch from IWC — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a iwc schaffhausen gold watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a iwc schaffhausen gold watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Iwc Schaffhausen Gold Watch?

The price for a iwc schaffhausen gold watch starts at $1,255 and tops out at $45,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,395.

IWC for sale on 1stDibs

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).

Find vintage IWC wristwatches, Art Deco–style pocket watches and more on 1stDibs.

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