Stunning and elegant Yacht Club, very rare as a non-date model, with a Milanese bracelet and in original MINT condition Switzerland, 1968

The story of this watch

# IWC Yacht Club Schaffhausen

# Rare non-date variant 

# MINT silver dial, signed in three places: on the dial, movement and caseback, plus original crown

# Original IWC mesh bracelet in Milanese style, very rare and in impeccable condition

# Silver sunburst dial and beautifully aged hands with light patina

# Automatic

# Cal. 854

# Reference R811 A 

# Case number 1.852.937

# 39mm (36.5mm without crown)

# Original condition 

# 1968

# Switzerland 

# Acquired from a German collector

The IWC is in perfect working order and has just been serviced: (290°; +5s/d).  

The watch shows hardly any signs of wear. There are no deep scratches, dents, or anything similar, and the crystal is scratch-free.

The story of the brand

The watch brand IWC (International Watch Company) is distinguished by its fascinating company history and several remarkable features:

#1 Swiss watchmaking tradition

IWC was founded in Switzerland in 1868 and has a long tradition of watchmaking. The brand stands for Swiss precision, quality and craftsmanship.

#2 Engineering and innovation

Over the years, IWC has introduced numerous technical innovations. These include the development of the first Schaffhausen pocket watch caliber, the first pilot's chronograph, the first automatic diving chronograph and the first large watch caliber with a digital display.

#3 Complications and specialties

IWC is known for making watches with complex complications. The brand offers an impressive range of specialties, including watches with perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, tourbillons, and complications for pilots and divers.

#4 Design and aesthetics

IWC is known for its elegant and timeless design. The brand combines traditional elements with modern accents to create watches of timeless beauty.

#5 Sustainability

IWC is strongly committed to sustainability and responsible resource use. The brand uses environmentally friendly materials and supports various conservation projects.

#6 Strong connection to aviation

IWC has close ties to aviation and is known for its pilot's watches. The brand has a long history of making precision instruments for pilots.

IWC's company history is characterized by technical innovation, outstanding design and a strong connection to the Swiss watchmaking tradition. The brand has earned an excellent reputation for its precision, quality and range of watch models. IWC remains a respected brand in the watch industry and is highly regarded by watch enthusiasts for its history, technical achievements and timeless design.