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IWC Dresswatch Mod. 1210

 

The IWC Dresswatch Mod. 1210 from 1965 is the epitome of timeless elegance and Swiss craftsmanship. With its 34 mm stainless steel case and silver-white dial, this hand-wound watch exudes pure refinement, while the 17 mm leather strap subtly accentuates its classic character.

IWC Schaffhausen, founded as the International Watch Company, has been synonymous with precision, reliability, and luxury for over 150 years. This watch embodies that tradition in its purest form: a minimalist yet elegant design that performs perfectly at formal occasions as well as in everyday life.

The hand-wound mechanical movement is a testament to finesse and accuracy. Every turn of the crown engages an ingenious mechanism that effortlessly keeps the passage of time. This is a watch that does more than tell time, it tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and attention to detail.

The IWC Mod. 1210 is more than a wristwatch; it is a statement of style and status, a vintage dress watch that breathes the elegant simplicity of the 1960s while inspiring the modern wearer. It is a watch for the man who values style, precision, and heritage, and who wishes to grace his wrist with a timeless piece of Swiss watchmaking art.

Year

1965
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€ 2.450

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Brand IWC
Diameter 34 mm
Model 1210
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference None
Buckle/clasp Aftermarket steel
Year of production (circa) 1965
Lug Width 17 mm
Material Steel
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver
Movement Hand-wound

International Watch Company, better known as IWC Schaffhausen, was founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868. The company specialized in Aviation watches and is currently operating under the Richemont Group umbrella.

IWC introduced its first pilot’s watch in 1936. An inner rotating pointer could be used to keep track of take-off times and the escapement was anti-magnetic, to cope with the magnetic fields from the cockpit instruments.

In 1939, two Portuguese distributors ordered a large wristwatch with pocket watch movement and another iconic IWC line was born: the Portugieser. Today, particularly the dressy Portugieser chronographs are popular among IWC aficionados.

When Europe plummets into WWII, IWC is commissioned by both sides of the conflict to supply military watches. The two best-known examples are the Dirty Dozen field watches for the allies and the big pilot, known as Beobachtungsuhr or B-uhr, for the German Luftwaffe. The latter would form the design template for the later Big Pilot range.

Towards the end of WWII, IWC developed a new military movement, known as Cal. 89. When the war ends, the tough caliber is fitted to civilian watches. The Cal. 89 watches, many in classic Calatrava style, remain popular among collectors until today. In 1948, the Cal. 89 is fitted to the Pilot Mk XI, another popular vintage reference.

1955 Saw the introduction of another influential IWC model: the Ingenieur. IWC used its expertise in magnetic resistance to manufacture a watch for engineers and scientists, working with magnetic fields. This is two years after Rolex introduced the Milgauss for the same clientele.

In 1967, IWC branches out into water sports. The Aquatimer is introduced as a serious divewatch. The more casual Yacht Club is launched alongside for all-purpose daily wearing.

IWC remained innovative, being among the early adopters of the brand new quartz technology, for instance. But the house also recognized the value of heritage, building on its historic Pilot and Portugieser ranges. The result is a broad scope of all sorts of watches, for all sorts of people. Through it all, IWC maintained a reputation as high quality watchmakers.

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