Iwc Calatrava 18k Spider Honey 1948

IWC has produced a very wide variety of wristwatches from an early time ranging from dress watches to aviation watches. This example, in 18k yellow gold in Calatrava style with spider lugs would remain a constant in anyone's collections, especially as it comes in an outstanding condition and beautiful honey dial.

In a huge 36,5 mm case which is considered oversized for the era, especially for a dress watch, it brings back relevance to today's modern aesthetics.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use 
• 3- body 18K yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 36,5 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1948

MOVEMENT:

• International Watch Co. Cal. 89
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 10/2023
• +15sec/d / 300°

DIAL:

• original never touched honey colored dial in great condition
• original hands, dial and crown
• some very slight and evenly placed patina throughout the dial