{"product_id":"montre-iwc-vintage-r815a-acier-calibre-8541-fin-annees-1960","title":"Vintage IWC R815A Watch Steel — Calibre 8541 (Late 1960s) ","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 late 1960s IWC, with a brushed steel monobloc cushion case, a silvered dial with applied markers, powered by an automatic calibre 8541 with Pellaton winding. Serviced in September 2026, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA late 1960s automatic IWC, with a steel monobloc cushion case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 35mm cushion case is 11mm thick. Cut from a single block of steel, without a screw-down caseback, it features a brushed finish running from the bezel to the sides; the integrated lugs hold the strap on a Lug width of 20mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silvered dial features applied baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and a fine minute track around its edge. The baton hands and centre seconds stand out against the light background. The IWC signature, International Watch Co Schaffhausen, is printed below 12 o'clock, with the word Automatic above 6 o'clock. The date window is at 3 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibre 8541 belongs to the family 85 of IWC automatic movements, wound by the pawl system designed by Albert Pellaton, the company's technical director. It drives the hours, minutes, centre seconds and date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original steel crown sits in the caseband at 3 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with Buckle steel pin buckle. With a 40mm Lug-to-lug, it can be worn on a man's wrist as well as on a woman's wrist.\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\u003eCalibre 8541\u003c\/strong\u003e — An in-house automatic from the family 85, with Pellaton winding.\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\u003eCase monobloc\u003c\/strong\u003e — A brushed steel cushion cut from a single piece, without a screw-down caseback.\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 silvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Applied markers, date at 3 o'clock, Schaffhausen signature.\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 R815A reference combines an in-house automatic calibre from the family 85, a steel monobloc cushion case and a silvered dial with date. A late 1960s watch with a sober design, to wear every day or in the evening.\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=\"See all our vintage IWC watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage IWC watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-1000-2000\" title=\"Vintage watches from 1000 to 2000 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €1,000 to €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 with monobloc cushion case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e R815A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1960s\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 Automatic, IWC calibre 8541, Pellaton winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushed steel, monobloc, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm (37mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered, applied baton markers, date at 3 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baton, centre seconds, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel 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 Very good overall condition, surface scratches from wear on the brushed case, Crystal 9\/10, original dial and hands\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 Atelier Victor invoice 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\u003eWhat is Pellaton winding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn automatic winding system designed by Albert Pellaton, IWC's technical director: the oscillating weight drives pawls that wind the spring in both directions of rotation. It equips the calibres of the 85 family, including this 8541.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a monobloc case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA case cut from a single piece, with no screw-down or snap-on caseback: the movement is installed from the front, after removing the Crystal. This construction is that of the piece presented here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black leather strap and its steel pin Buckle have been fitted as replacements; the 20mm Lug width allows easy changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a woman's wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At 35mm wide, 40mm Lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick, it wears equally well on a man's or a woman's wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery 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 address depending on the destination. Delivery is free. For pieces over €1,000, payment by bank transfer benefits from a 3% discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55102711136593,"sku":"#AVT27GSQ","price":1942.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-iwc-vintage-r815a-atelier-victor-01.jpg?v=1790778252","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-iwc-r815a-watch-steel-calibre-8541-late-1960s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}