IWC Cal. 83 Railroad 14k 1936

IWC Cal. 83 – Pre-War Elegance in 14k Gold 1936

IWC has produced an extraordinary range of wristwatches since its earliest years, spanning from elegant dress watches to robust aviation instruments. This beautiful 1936 example perfectly captures the understated sophistication of pre-war watchmaking.

Crafted in a refined 14k yellow gold case, the watch features softly downturned lugs and a beautifully aged golden sub-seconds Railroad dial, creating a warm and balanced aesthetic that feels timeless even today. The compact proportions and elegant design make it a piece that can effortlessly remain a constant in any serious collection.

Preserved in outstanding condition, this watch is more than just a vintage timepiece. It is a true collector’s time capsule — combining pre-war design, mechanical integrity, and understated elegance in one beautifully honest package.

Originally made for the U.S. market, this watch features a case by Les Fils de Jules Blum, and houses the IWC Caliber 83, recently serviced and running strong. Few watches from the pre-war era combine design, rarity, and preservation quite like this one.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched two tone golden dial in good condition
  
• original hands and crown
• some slight patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
• gold plated aftermarket buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor trace of use
  
• 3- body 14k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
  
• 29 mm (without crown) / 35 mm (lug-to-lug) / 15 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
• year: 1936
• total weight: 31 g

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 83
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
  
• professionally serviced in 05/2026
• -10 sec/d / 320°

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1563