IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal. 8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960
IWC Cal.8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960

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IWC Cal. 8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960

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A stunning 18k gold IWC with attractive fancy lugs. Hailing from circa 1960, there's a lot to love with this vintage IWC; the timeless & understated design, the legendary calibre 8531 movement & the show-stealing 35mm, 18k case with fancy lugs. Complete with a green IWC box we're certain the next owner of this vintage gold IWC will enjoy it for many years to come.

The style of the dial is typical of the vintage IWCs of this period. Clean, simple, understated and elegant. Not to forget the silvery-white colour which has been referred to in the past as a ‘Moondust’ colour. The original Cal. 8531, 21 Jewel automatic movement fitted to this watch is part of a family of movements considered to be the best ever automatics produced by IWC, and therefore one of horology’s best of all time. The very high quality, heavyweight, 18ct Yellow Gold watch case measures 35mm in diameter, paired with exquisitely designed lugs. All in all, we can't find anything on this watch that could look or have been designed better.

    Make this 18k Gold, IWC Cal. 8531 yours today!

    IWC will always command a lot of respect in the high-end watch industry, and (we believe) vintage gold IWC's such as these remain under-appreciated with significant price increases to come. A genuinely lovely watch that photos simply can't do justice! 

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    the basics

    Brand

    IWC

    Model:

    Reference:

    Year:

    1960

    SKU:

    1765

    THE CASE

    Case Size (excluding crown):

    35mm

    Case Material:

    Gold

    MOVEMENT

    Movement Type:

    Automatic

    Movement Calibre:

    Cal. 8531

    CONDITION

    Case Condition:

    Excellent

    Dial Condition:

    Excellent

    Glass Condition:

    Excellent

    Strap Condition:

    Excellent; New 3rd-party strap

    THE STRAP

    Material:

    Leather

    Additional Information

    Box & Papers:

    Original Box

    Brand

    IWC

    Model:

    Reference:

    Year:

    1960

    SKU:

    1765

    Case Size (excluding crown):

    35mm

    Case Material:

    Gold

    Movement Type:

    Automatic

    Movement Calibre:

    Cal. 8531

    Case Condition:

    Excellent

    Dial Condition:

    Excellent

    Glass Condition:

    Good

    Strap Condition:

    New

    Material:

    Leather

    Box & Papers:

    Original Box

    Make this 18k Gold IWC yours today!

    Technical & Condition:

    Overall the watch is in excellent shape. The dial may have been professionally refurbished in the past but remains very clean. The case also remains sharp with only minor scratches as expected for a watch of its age. The crown appears to be a later replacement. The movement is clean and running well and finally, the watch is fitted with a calf leather strap complete with an IWC buckle.

    Case size (exc. crown): 35mm
    Case material: 18k Gold
    Movement: Automatic, Cal. 8531
    Strap/bracelet: Third-party strap with IWC buckle
    Box and papers: IWC box

    Shipping:

    For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.

    Your watch will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with leading global courier companies.

    Delivery Prices:

    Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.

    Returns:

    Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.

    The Watches

    Are all watches authenticated?

    All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team

    What if something goes wrong with the watch

    Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty

    Do watches come with original box and papers?

    It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

    How do I know it will fit?

    For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).

    Can you change the strap?

    Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.

    Can you source something similar?

    Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.

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    What payment options do you offer?

    We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.

    Do you offer financing?

    Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.

    Shipping & Returns

    Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?

    We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.

    How do I return a watch?

    Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.

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    IWC Cal. 8531, 18k Gold, Fancy Lugs, Circa 1960

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