IWC - Schaffhausen 'Shark Fin' 18K Solid Gold - Men - 1960
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IWC Schaffhausen Shark Fin 18K pink-gold wristwatch, manual-wind caliber 89, 37 mm case, champagne dial, brown leather strap, dating to 1960.
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Beautiful Vintage Iwc Schaffhausen 'Shark Fin' 18K GOLD wristwatch from 1960:
This elegant vintage IWC Schaffhausen “Shark Fin” stands out with its distinctive sculptural lugs, warm gold case, champagne-colored dial, and beautifully balanced Arabic numerals, making it a refined example of mid-century dress watch design.
Movement: caliber 89, signed with IWC Schaffhausen
Serial number of the movement: 1519353 (dates the watch to 1960)
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Crystal: Acrylic
Band Type: brand new, brown, genuine leather strap (buckle is not from IWC)
Band Length: 21 cm including watch
Special features: central second.
CONDITION:
Champagne dial with applied gold-plated baton hour markers and gold-plated hands is in original condition. The dial remains elegant and attractive, showing only light age-related patina, with subtle circular marks visible around the 10 o’clock and 7 o’clock areas as well as near the centre, adding authentic vintage character without taking away from the overall charm of the watch.
18K GOLD case has no major traces of use-excellent condition.
There are IWC Schaffhausen sign and reference number on the inner side of caseback.
High grade movement signed IWC Schaffhausen SWISS is in very good working order. It keeps accurate time well. The movement is running very well and has been professionally serviced by a watchmaker.
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter without crown: 37 mm
Diameter with crown: 39 mm
Lug to lug width (lenght): 42 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Lug width (strap): 18 mm
total weight: 40,5 g (with strap and buckle)
Tracked and insured shipping 30 EUR ( European Union ) 50 EUR ( Worldwide )
Seller's Story
We have been passionate about vintage Swiss watches for many years. When purchasing from us, you receive a carefully selected timepiece that has, in most cases, been serviced in-house and prepared with great attention to detail. We believe in giving watches a second life — restoring their beauty, reliability, and originality.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your purchase, we are always here to help and will do our best to resolve any issue. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for every collector.
Beautiful Vintage Iwc Schaffhausen 'Shark Fin' 18K GOLD wristwatch from 1960:
This elegant vintage IWC Schaffhausen “Shark Fin” stands out with its distinctive sculptural lugs, warm gold case, champagne-colored dial, and beautifully balanced Arabic numerals, making it a refined example of mid-century dress watch design.
Movement: caliber 89, signed with IWC Schaffhausen
Serial number of the movement: 1519353 (dates the watch to 1960)
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Crystal: Acrylic
Band Type: brand new, brown, genuine leather strap (buckle is not from IWC)
Band Length: 21 cm including watch
Special features: central second.
CONDITION:
Champagne dial with applied gold-plated baton hour markers and gold-plated hands is in original condition. The dial remains elegant and attractive, showing only light age-related patina, with subtle circular marks visible around the 10 o’clock and 7 o’clock areas as well as near the centre, adding authentic vintage character without taking away from the overall charm of the watch.
18K GOLD case has no major traces of use-excellent condition.
There are IWC Schaffhausen sign and reference number on the inner side of caseback.
High grade movement signed IWC Schaffhausen SWISS is in very good working order. It keeps accurate time well. The movement is running very well and has been professionally serviced by a watchmaker.
DIMENSIONS:
Diameter without crown: 37 mm
Diameter with crown: 39 mm
Lug to lug width (lenght): 42 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Lug width (strap): 18 mm
total weight: 40,5 g (with strap and buckle)
Tracked and insured shipping 30 EUR ( European Union ) 50 EUR ( Worldwide )
Seller's Story
We have been passionate about vintage Swiss watches for many years. When purchasing from us, you receive a carefully selected timepiece that has, in most cases, been serviced in-house and prepared with great attention to detail. We believe in giving watches a second life — restoring their beauty, reliability, and originality.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your purchase, we are always here to help and will do our best to resolve any issue. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for every collector.
Details
Brand
IWC
Gender
Men
Model
Schaffhausen 'Shark Fin' 18K Solid Gold
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Champagne
Case material
Pink gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Original warranty included
No
Case diameter
37 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1960
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