{"product_id":"montre-iwc-calatrava-vintage-or-rose-18-carats-calibre-853-1960","title":"Vintage IWC Calatrava Watch — 18k Rose Gold, Calibre 853 (1960) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn 18k rose gold IWC from around 1960, automatic calibre 853\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIWC, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18k rose gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 36mm round case with a smooth bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre 853 Pellaton\u003c\/strong\u003e — An IWC automatic produced from 1958 to 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal unrestored dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — An even cream patina, born over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage IWC watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-iwc-vintage\" title=\"Vintage IWC Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage IWC watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-2000e\" title=\"Luxury vintage watches over 2000 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches over €2,000\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand :\u003c\/strong\u003e IWC (International Watch Co, Schaffhausen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic dress watch, Calatrava style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year :\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1960 (calibre 853 produced from 1958 to 1963)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number :\u003c\/strong\u003e 15523••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin :\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender :\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-winding mechanical, Pellaton system, IWC calibre 853, 21 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k rose gold (rose gold caseback), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth :\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm (38mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose gold-plated, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated cream, applied baton markers, International Watch Co Schaffhausen signature, original, unrestored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone dauphine hands, gold-tone seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, not original (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown crocodile-embossed leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose gold-tone pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition, signs of wear on the case, original unrestored dial with even patina, Crystal 7\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics :\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in September 2026, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it described as a Calatrava-style watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the IWC calibre 853?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this watch dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy its calibre: IWC produced the 853 from 1958 to 1963, hence a dating to around 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do shipping and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581763244369,"sku":"1552319","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-iwc-calatrava-vintage-or-rose-18-carats-calibre-853-1960-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1792226610","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-iwc-calatrava-watch-18k-rose-gold-calibre-853-1960","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}