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All Original 1960s Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Portofino with 18k Solid Gold Case & Clasp
This watch was SOLD on August 30, 2022 (Destination: Manila, Philippines)
![]() Year: 1963 Accessories: spare leather band Crystal: glass Dial Width: 28 mm Dial Height: 28 mm |
Movement: 18 jewels manual-wind Case: 18k solid yellow gold Case Width: 32 mm without crown Case Height: 37 mm with lugs Serial Numbers on Dial: 2456524 Serial Numbers on Movement: 1862 Band: leather Band Width: 18 mm Band Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made 1960s Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Portofino.
- 100% All Original IWC Schaffhausen Watch!
- FEATURES: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Case, 18k Solid Yellow Gold Clasp, fluted hours & hands
- 18k SOLID YELLOW GOLD: case, back, crown & clasp
- LEATHER: band (black)
- Notes on the BAND: original leather band is worn, but a spare band is included to replace it in the future.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.

The IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Classic is a dress watch of simplicity & elegance. Its 18k solid yellow gold case & clasp make more than enough of a statement to complement its minimalist appearance.

This timepiece from the 1960s runs on a caliber 1862 hand-winding movement. All of its original manufactured parts are intact!
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System

18k solid yellow gold case
matte white dial or face

fluted gold-filled hands
fluted gold-filled hour markers

painted black IWC Schaffhausen name logo in decorative curlique script at 12 o'clock
painted black "SWISS" at 6 o'clock

original IWC Schaffhausen 18k solid yellow gold crown
original IWC Schaffhausen glass crystal

original IWC Schaffhausen black leather band
Band Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case)
Notes on the BAND: original leather band is worn, but a spare band is included to replace it in the future.

original IWC Schaffhausen 18k solid yellow gold clasp

18k solid yellow gold case back embossed with serial numbers
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.
Swiss-made IWC Schaffhausen 18 jewels manual-wind movement - tested by our experienced technician
Movement is not shown with photos but guaranteed authentic! One has to pop the crystal, then separate the crown & unhinge the back from the dial to access the movement, which is a delicate process that can only be entrusted to our technician.