{"product_id":"1970-iwc-mens-18k-yellow-gold-manual-winding-r1405-calibre-402","title":"1970 IWC Mens 18k Yellow Gold Manual Winding R1405 - Calibre 402","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis elegant 1970 IWC Schaffhausen is a beautifully preserved example of classic swiss dress watch design, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Its refined 33mm case offers perfectly balanced proportions on the wrist, embodying the understated sophistication that defined the era. The warm tone of the gold case pairs effortlessly with the softly aged eggshell dial, which remains remarkably well preserved. Applied gold hour markers and slender hands create a clean, harmonious aesthetic that is both timeless and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eInside, this piece is powered by the IWC calibre 402, a neat and highly regarded movement known for its reliability and thoughtful engineering. The movement reflects IWC’s commitment to precision and quality during this period, offering smooth performance while remaining slim enough to preserve the watch’s elegant profile. It is a wonderful example of practical mechanical craftsmanship housed within a refined dress watch case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eFitted on a classic leather strap, this 1970 IWC wears with effortless charm, slipping easily under a cuff while still making a confident statement. It is a charming vintage dress watch that captures the essence of restrained luxury, a beautifully proportioned 33mm timepiece that offers both mechanical integrity and enduring style for the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe serial begins with 19xxxxx dating this watch to early 1970.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003e33mm solid 18 karat solid yellow gold case showing honest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e signs of previous wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\/Hands: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal dial in attractive condition with no distractions, the dial is completely original and untouched which is seldom seen as many of these have been restored over the years. The 'SWISS' at the bottom of the dial is difficult to see in some angles though we have included a photo of it. The hands are attractive and original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/b\u003e Nice original 18 karat yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshowing honest signs of previous wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e IWC 402 manual winding movement which is running though remains unserviced. Service recommended for accurate time keeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracelet\/Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBespoke brown leather band in attractive condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Acrylic in attractive condition with a few light marks as expected with any vintage watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e This watch comes watch only, it does not come with box or papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoinWatchCo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52105134735641,"sku":null,"price":4248.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/5906\/2041\/files\/970-IWC-Mens-18k-Yellow-Gold-Manual-Winding-R1405-Calibre-402-20.webp?v=1773429068","url":"https:\/\/coinwatchco.com\/products\/1970-iwc-mens-18k-yellow-gold-manual-winding-r1405-calibre-402","provider":"CoinWatchCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}