documents and papers for old watch

Hi all ,

My grandfather is about to pass me one of his old timepeices , probably produced around the 1950s , however , he told me that the documents and papers are missing , is that anyway i can retreieve that documents from schaffhausen .

I don't believe you can replace the original paperwork, but you can order an extract archive report for older watches.

Here's how to order one.

thanks for the prompt reply ,

Actually i wish to obtain the paperwork to certify the authencity of the watch , since the extract stated that only the watchmakers in Schaffhausen can confirm the authencity , is there any way i can send the watch there ? By the way , do you know what is the price of obtaining the extract archive report ?

Depends where you live but I would suggest that the easiest and best way is to return it to IWC via an authorised distributor (AD) .
Alternatively you could send it direct yourself via recorded postage. You may well have to complete some customs declarations to safeguard you against future charges when the watch is returned

Cost for an excerpt is around the CHF 50 ....well worth it