IWC

IWC Calatrava "Disco Volante"

€22.000 EUR

This particularly rare IWC Calatrava, powered by the legendary calibre 89, stands out with an entirely atypical dial design, featuring large applied gold indices and numerals integrated on an inner circle, creating uncommon depth and wrist presence. Its generous size—approximately 37–38 mm—is absolutely exceptional for a dress watch from the 1950s.

It is a “Disco Volante”–type Calatrava, typical of IWC’s production in the 1950s, a period during which the manufacture was still experimenting with bold proportions and dial variations that are now highly sought after. While some other brands offered dial constructions loosely reminiscent of this style, they were almost always housed in significantly smaller cases. Here, the balance of proportions is remarkable and demonstrates true mastery of design.

The watch is, of course, 100% original. An extraordinary piece within IWC’s 1950s production, both unique and surprisingly modern, rarely encountered in this configuration.

 

 

Cette Calatrava IWC particulièrement rare, animée par le mythique calibre 89, se distingue par un cadran au dessin totalement atypique, composé de larges index dorés appliqués et de chiffres intégrés sur un cercle intérieur, offrant une profondeur et une présence peu communes. Sa grande taille — environ 37–38 mm — est absolument exceptionnelle pour une montre habillée des années 50.

Il s’agit d’une Calatrava type Disco Volante, typique de la production IWC des années 50, période durant laquelle la manufacture expérimentait encore des proportions audacieuses et des variations de cadrans aujourd’hui très recherchées. Si certaines marques ont proposé des constructions de cadrans évoquant de loin ce style, elles étaient presque toujours logées dans des boîtiers sensiblement plus petits. Ici, l’équilibre des proportions est remarquable et témoigne d’une réelle maîtrise du design.

La montre est bien entendu 100 % d’origine. Une pièce hors normes dans la production IWC des années 50, à la fois singulière et étonnamment moderne, rarement rencontrée dans cette configuration.

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Deliveries in France are made by Chronopost, UPS, FedEx or Colissimo followed.

Deliveries made outside France are made through Ferrari Logistique, the worldwide leader in transportation of High-end Jewelry & Watches

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We provide a guarantee with our Products for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. Except Waterproof.

Items are sent fully insured after receipt of funds.

We accept payments via wire transfer only.

In case of returns, the client has 3 days from the day of the receipt to contact us, in order to arrange terms and procedures.

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