IWC Classique 1965, Calibre 8531 Pellaton, Ref. 602, full set with certificate of origin

IWC Schaffhausen, classic model steel silveré, 1965 - Equipped with the famous Pellaton calibre 8531 automatic - Overhauled.

Full set with beautiful original box and IWC certificate of authenticity.

Superb IWC watch from 1965, equipped with the calibre 8531 automatic movement, one of the finest calibres ever produced by the Schaffhausen factory.

An elegant, technical and ideally proportioned watch, perfect for lovers of reliable and refined vintage watches.

Specifications

Brand: IWC - International Watch Co.

Model: Classique, Ref 602

Year: 1965 (the watch was delivered on June 22, 1965)

Case: steel, n° 1688794, diameter 34 mm

Dial: silver original, central seconds, date at 3 o'clock

Movement: mechanical automatic, IWC calibre 8531, n° 1699524

Bracelet: leather custom-made black lizard (new)

Buckle: steel, new and IWC-signed

Signatures: dial, case, movement and crown (IWC fish)

Condition & Authenticity

Watch 100% authentic (IWC certificate supplied), preserved in very good condition for a 1965 piece

Case steel in excellent condition with micro-marks of use.

Original dial (unrestored), with very faint oxidation spots, a charm typical of well-preserved historical watches.

Original crown stamped with the fish.

Overhaul & operation

Watch overhauled twice recently: overhaul 2024 New complete overhaul in September 2025 at ABP Concept, Paris to ensure perfect operation of the watch.

Very stable time-keeping, clean and lubricated movement. The watch is ready to wear immediately.

Accessories included:

Original IWC box (rare, superb condition)

Official IWC Schaffhausen certificate of authenticity (2025)

IWC carrying case

A highly sought-after complete set for a watch of this era.

Why this IWC is special

1. The 8531 caliber: a mythical movement The 8531 is considered the masterpiece of IWC's historic automatic movements: Pellaton winding system, robust and efficient Meticulous finishing Very well-balanced architecture Remarkable reliability A caliber reputed to last several generations.

2. Elegant, timeless design The case steel 34 mm, the silveré dial, central seconds and date display make this a perfect watch for discreet, refined everyday wear.

3. A safe and reliable vintage watch Vintage watches recently overhauled by serious workshops are rare. Here, two successive revisions (2024 & 2025) guarantee optimum reliability.

4. A complete period set The original box and IWC certificate add real collector's value.

In a nutshell

An elegant and technical 1965 IWC, equipped with the prestigious automatic caliber 8531, in consistent and authentic condition, recently overhauled twice, and delivered with a rare complete set.

An ideal watch for lovers of fine Swiss watchmaking, offering an exceptional quality/history/reliability ratio.