POP - Calatrava - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Pop Calatrava – Mechanical – Silver Dial – 34 mm

An elegant vintage dress watch, this Pop combines a restrained Calatrava-style design with the individual character of an aged silver dial. Its 34 mm stainless steel case, narrow bezel and angular lugs create balanced proportions, complemented by slender hands and an elongated Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock. A discreet date window completes a composition that feels both practical and refined.

Technical Details

Brand: Pop

Design: Calatrava-style vintage dress watch

Movement: Mechanical

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date

Case material: Stainless steel

Case diameter: Approximately 34 mm

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver with warm patina and visible age-related spotting

Hour markers: Slender baton markers with an elongated Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock

Hands: Pointed hour and minute hands with a slender central seconds hand

Date: Framed window at 3 o’clock

Case back: Closed

Strap: Generic black leather strap

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 19 cm

Accompaniment: Generic box

Water resistance: Untested

Condition Report

Grade B – Vintage condition with visible signs consistent with age and use.

The stainless steel case, bezel and lugs display scratches and surface marks. The case back also shows scratches and wear.

The silver dial has developed a warm tone, with scattered spotting and areas of discolouration clearly visible in the photographs. The hands and hour markers show corresponding signs of ageing. The acrylic crystal displays surface marks, and the leather strap shows signs of use.

Please examine the auction photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best indication of the watch’s cosmetic condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Exposure to water should be avoided.

Story & Heritage

The appeal of this Pop lies in the simplicity of its design. The round case and open dial evoke the understated elegance associated with traditional dress watches, where proportion and a few carefully chosen details give a watch its personality.

Here, the elongated numeral at 12 o’clock provides a distinctive focal point. Fine minute markings, slim baton indices and delicate lines at the cardinal positions give structure to the dial, while the date window introduces a practical detail without overwhelming the display.

Time has added another layer to the composition. The silver surface now carries warm shading and scattered patina, giving this particular example an individual appearance. These visible changes are part of its present condition and its vintage character.

Paired with a simple black leather strap, this Pop offers an appealing combination of modest dimensions, mechanical charm and quiet elegance—a watch for someone who enjoys the details and texture of an older timepiece.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 258