IWC 18k YG Calatrava (Ref. 809A) Cal. 8541

The IWC ref. 809A featuring the cal. 854 automatic movement (cal. 8541 with date complication) is the last of a generation of in-house movements from IWC. After the cal. 854 IWC began outsourcing for their movements to ETA and Jaeger LeCoultre. The IWC in-house movement dress watches ranging from the early 1950s to the mid-1970s with the IWC patented Pellaton automatic winding system are beloved by collectors and IWC enthusiasts alike. SPECS Stock # IWC809A Brand IWC Style Calatrava Model 809A Serial 175XXXX Size Men's Material 18K Yellow Gold Dial Silver Millimeters 34mm Bracelet 2pc Handmade Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The 18k yellow gold case has been lightly polished in the past retaining strong and even lugs with light signs of use. The crown appears to be an early replacement as it does not feature the IWC fish logo. The caseback features an engraving in German text, which translates to "Mr. Fritz Löffel 25 years of loyal service, Swiss Ind