For sale is a stunning and technically significant Vintage IWC (International Watch Co.) Automatic, dating from the late 1950s to early 1960s. While often colloquially referred to as a "Calatrava" style dress watch, a nod to its elegant, round profile, this timepiece is best defined by the engineering marvel beating inside it.
This model features a classic gold-filled case with a sophisticated champagne sunburst dial. The dial showcases the highly desirable "Script Logo," a detail beloved by collectors that signifies IWC's pre-corporate era of hand-craftsmanship in Schaffhausen. The applied baton indices and sharp gold Dauphine hands give the watch a distinct mid-century aesthetic that remains aggressive yet elegant today.
Condition is a key aspect of this vintage piece, the dial is very clean for a watch of this age, the case is in honest vintage condition, displaying distinct tarnishing and wear on the caseback and "purple" oxidation on the lugs. This discoloration is typical of vintage gold-filled cases reacting to age and validates the watch's originality. It is powered by the legendary Caliber 8531, utilizing the famous Pellaton Winding System, a shock-resistant, pawl-and-cam mechanism considered superior to many Rolex or Omega movements of the same period.
Key Features:
Brand: International Watch Co. (IWC)
Era: Late 1950s – Early 1960s
Case Size: Approx. 35mm (Wears larger due to the thin bezel)
Case Material: Gold-Filled / Gold-Capped
Dial: Original Champagne Sunburst with "Script Logo"
Hands: Gold Dauphine Hands
Movement: Caliber 8531 Automatic with Pellaton Winding System
Condition: Honest vintage condition with visible wear and tarnishing on the caseback and lugs (oxidation).
Why Collectors Love It: This IWC 8531 represents a rare intersection of "Old World" charm and technical superiority. It appeals to collectors for the "Script Logo" dial, which has become a symbol of IWC's heritage, distinct from their modern sans-serif branding. However, the real hook is the Caliber 8531 movement. Designed by technical genius Albert Pellaton, this movement is built like a tank but finished like a jewel, offering an efficiency and durability that rivals Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin from the same era. This is a true "watch nerd's" dress watch—a piece of history with an unpolished, authentic character.
Return Policy All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
For sale is a stunning and technically significant Vintage IWC (International Watch Co.) Automatic, dating from the late 1950s to early 1960s. While often colloquially referred to as a "Calatrava" style dress watch, a nod to its elegant, round profile, this timepiece is best defined by the engineering marvel beating inside it.
This model features a classic gold-filled case with a sophisticated champagne sunburst dial. The dial showcases the highly desirable "Script Logo," a detail beloved by collectors that signifies IWC's pre-corporate era of hand-craftsmanship in Schaffhausen. The applied baton indices and sharp gold Dauphine hands give the watch a distinct mid-century aesthetic that remains aggressive yet elegant today.
Condition is a key aspect of this vintage piece, the dial is very clean for a watch of this age, the case is in honest vintage condition, displaying distinct tarnishing and wear on the caseback and "purple" oxidation on the lugs. This discoloration is typical of vintage gold-filled cases reacting to age and validates the watch's originality. It is powered by the legendary Caliber 8531, utilizing the famous Pellaton Winding System, a shock-resistant, pawl-and-cam mechanism considered superior to many Rolex or Omega movements of the same period.
Key Features:
Brand: International Watch Co. (IWC)
Era: Late 1950s – Early 1960s
Case Size: Approx. 35mm (Wears larger due to the thin bezel)
Case Material: Gold-Filled / Gold-Capped
Dial: Original Champagne Sunburst with "Script Logo"
Hands: Gold Dauphine Hands
Movement: Caliber 8531 Automatic with Pellaton Winding System
Condition: Honest vintage condition with visible wear and tarnishing on the caseback and lugs (oxidation).
Why Collectors Love It: This IWC 8531 represents a rare intersection of "Old World" charm and technical superiority. It appeals to collectors for the "Script Logo" dial, which has become a symbol of IWC's heritage, distinct from their modern sans-serif branding. However, the real hook is the Caliber 8531 movement. Designed by technical genius Albert Pellaton, this movement is built like a tank but finished like a jewel, offering an efficiency and durability that rivals Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin from the same era. This is a true "watch nerd's" dress watch—a piece of history with an unpolished, authentic character.
Return Policy All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
