Vintage IWC Calatrava Watch — 18k Rose Gold, Calibre 853 (1960)
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A 36mm 18k rose gold case, an original cream dial with patina born of time, unrestored. An IWC from the years 1958 to 1963, powered by the automatic calibre 853. Serviced, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
An 18k rose gold IWC from around 1960, automatic calibre 853
IWC, the International Watch Company, was founded in 1868 in Schaffhausen by the American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones. At the beginning of the 1950s, the manufacture equipped its automatic calibres with the Pellaton winding system, which it patented; calibre 853, produced from 1958 to 1963, inherited it.
The cream dial, original and unrestored, has acquired an even patina over the decades. It bears the International Watch Co signature in cursive and the word Schaffhausen below 12 o'clock, and the word Automatic above 6 o'clock. Applied gold-tone baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and a dotted minute track mark its perimeter; the gold-tone dauphine hands and centre seconds stand out against this warm background.
The round 18k rose gold case measures 36mm in diameter, 43mm Lug-to-lug and 11.7mm thick. Its smooth bezel and straight lugs give the watch the sober design of dress watches from the period; the 18mm Lug width holds the strap.
The watch is powered by the IWC calibre 853, with Pellaton automatic winding and 21 jewels. It is fitted with a brown crocodile-embossed leather strap, fastened by a rose gold-tone Buckle pin buckle.
Three points to note
01
18k rose gold — A 36mm round case with a smooth bezel.
02
Calibre 853 Pellaton — An IWC automatic produced from 1958 to 1963.
03
Original unrestored dial — An even cream patina, born over the decades.
Why choose a vintage IWC watch?
This IWC combines an 18k rose gold case, an original dial that has never been restored, and a Pellaton automatic calibre from the Schaffhausen manufacture. A dress watch from the years 1958 to 1963, which can be worn 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, Calatrava style
- Estimated year : Around 1960 (calibre 853 produced from 1958 to 1963)
- Serial number : 15523••
- Origin : Switzerland
- Gender : Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement : Self-winding mechanical, Pellaton system, IWC calibre 853, 21 jewels
- Functions : Hours, minutes, centre seconds
- Case : 18k rose gold (rose gold caseback), round shape
- Width : 36mm (38mm with the crown)
- Lug-to-lug : 43mm
- Thickness : 11.7mm
- Lug width : 18mm
- Crown : Rose gold-plated, not original
- Dial : Patinated cream, applied baton markers, International Watch Co Schaffhausen signature, original, unrestored
- Hands : Gold-tone dauphine hands, gold-tone seconds hand, original
- Crystal : Acrylic, not original (condition 7/10)
- Strap : Brown crocodile-embossed leather, not original
- Buckle : Rose gold-tone pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition : Good overall condition, signs of wear on the case, original unrestored dial with even patina, Crystal 7/10
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics : Movement serviced in September 2026, 1-year guarantee
- Included : Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Why is it described as a Calatrava-style watch?
The term here refers to a style: a round dress watch, with a smooth case, clean dial and baton markers. This is an IWC watch, signed International Watch Co Schaffhausen, with no connection to any other maison.
What is the IWC calibre 853?
A self-winding mechanical movement, 13 lignes, with 21 jewels and 19,800 vibrations per hour, produced by IWC from 1958 to 1963. It uses the Pellaton winding system, patented by the manufacture, and drives centre seconds, with no date.
How is this watch dated?
By its calibre: IWC produced the 853 from 1958 to 1963, hence a dating to around 1960.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
With a 36mm diameter, 43mm Lug-to-lug and 11.7mm thickness, it suits wrists of around 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. The Lug width of 18mm allows the strap to be changed.
How do shipping and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home delivery depending on the destination. Shipping 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
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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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