IWC - Schaffhausen Automatic cal.853 - 1536692 - Men - 1959

**Auction Title**

International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen - Automatic - "Stardust" Tropical Dial - Men / Unisex - 1950–1959

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**Description**

**Brand:** International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen

**Model:** Vintage Automatic Dress Watch

**Gender:** Men / Unisex

**Period:** 1960–1969

**Movement:** Swiss In-House Automatic Movement (Pellaton Winding System)

**Case Material:** Stainless Steel gold filled 50 microns

**Case Shape:** Round with classic contoured lugs

**Dial:** Original aged cream/champagne dial with a unique "Stardust / Tropical" patina, applied gold-tone hour markers, double bar marker at 12 o'clock, and faceted dauphine hands

**Crown:** Fluted gold plated crown

**Strap:** Aftermarket brown leather strap with a stainless steel pin buckle

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**Condition Report**

* **Overall Condition:** Attractive vintage condition with characterful aging.


* **Dial / Hands:** The dial is unpainted original developed over decades. Hands and applied indices retain their golden finish with perfect condition


* **Case:** Stainless steel gold filled 40 micron case in solid condition showing light micro-scratches and surface wear consistent with age.


* **Case Back:** Solid screw-down or press-in stainless steel gold filled 40 micron case back with light usage marks.


* **Strap / Buckle:** High-quality aftermarket blue leather strap in lightly used, good condition.


* **Movement:** Automatic movement in running condition.
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