Vintage IWC Automatic Watch — Steel, White Dial (1950s)
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A 35mm round steel case, an original white dial signed International Watch Co, dauphine hands. An IWC from the 1950s, powered by the automatic calibre 852. Serviced, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
An automatic IWC from the 1950s, steel and white dial
At the beginning of the 1950s, IWC equipped its first automatic calibres with the Pellaton winding system, which it patented. The Schaffhausen manufacture, founded in 1868, then housed these movements in round, understated cases, with a design defined more by the dials and hands than by decoration.
The original white dial bears the International Watch Co signature in cursive and the word Schaffhausen below 12 o'clock, with the word Automatic above 6 o'clock. Applied baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and a dotted minute track mark its perimeter; the dauphine hands and fine centre seconds stand out clearly against this light background.
The round steel case measures 35mm in diameter, 42.5mm Lug-to-lug and 11.2mm thick. Its straight lugs take the strap on an 18mm Lug width, and the crown sits at 3 o'clock. The caseback is in plain steel.
The watch is powered by the IWC calibre 852, produced from 1952 to 1958: an automatic Pellaton movement with 21 jewels and centre seconds. It is fitted with a smooth black leather strap, fastened by a steel pin Buckle.
Three points to note
01
Pellaton calibre 852 — An automatic IWC produced from 1952 to 1958.
02
Original white dial — Signed International Watch Co, with applied markers.
03
35mm steel Case — A round case with straight lugs, in the period format.
Why choose a vintage IWC watch?
This IWC brings together a 35mm round steel case, an original white dial and a Pellaton 852 automatic calibre from the Schaffhausen manufacture. A dress watch from the 1950s, to wear daily on a man's wrist as well as on a woman's wrist.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: IWC (International Watch Co, Schaffhausen)
- Model: Automatic dress watch
- Estimated year: 1950s (calibre 852 produced from 1952 to 1958)
- Serial number: 12637••
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Self-winding mechanical, Pellaton system, IWC calibre 852, 21 jewels
- Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds
- Case: Steel (steel caseback), round shape
- Width: 35mm (36.5mm with crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 42.5mm
- Thickness: 11.2mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel
- Dial: White, applied baton markers, International Watch Co Schaffhausen signature, original
- Hands: Dauphine, fine seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Acrylic, not original (condition 8/10)
- Strap: Smooth black leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition, light signs of wear on the case, original dial and hands, Crystal 8/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Movement serviced in August 2026, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is Pellaton winding?
The automatic winding system patented by IWC and fitted to its automatic calibres since the early 1950s. The oscillating weight winds the mainspring in both directions of rotation. The calibre 852 in this piece, with 21 jewels and 19,800 vibrations per hour, is equipped with it.
How is an automatic watch worn?
It winds itself through the movements of the wrist. Worn every day, it keeps running; after a few days at rest, a few turns of the crown will start it again before setting the time.
Is the strap original?
No. The black leather strap and its Buckle steel pin buckle were fitted as replacements; the Lug width of 18mm allows the strap to be changed. The dial and hands are original.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or large wrist?
With a 35mm diameter, 42.5mm Lug-to-lug, and 11.2mm thickness, it suits wrists of around 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or to your home depending on the destination. Delivery is free. Payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
In-person handover by appointment in Downtown Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product page. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt and are payable by the buyer. Customs inspections may in rare cases extend the delivery time.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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NON-CONFORMING ITEM
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