Here is a stunning, all original IWC dress watch from 1968 in a large size for the era. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with the script IWC logo and faceted steel hour markers with black contrast, twin markers at 12 o’clock. There is a scatter of tiny corrosion spots around the dial, none of which are really visible to the naked eye, and there is slight wear around the edge of the dial at around 6-9 and 12 o'clock. The faceted dauphine hands with black contrast are in very fine condition. At 3 o’clock, the steel framed window displays the date, which can be quick-set by repeatedly moving the hands from 23:45 through midnight.

The stainless steel bezel is in very fine condition with only light overall wear. The stainless steel case with the original fish crown and long, elegant lugs is in very fine condition, with light overall wear mostly at the lugs. The stainless steel case back has a brushed center and polished sloped rim and is in very fine condition, with a few small scratches and marks. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The watch comes on an after market strap with the original IWC buckle in fine condition.

Inside the watch, IWC’s superb 8541 movement with the Pellaton winding system beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in March 2025 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

Vintage IWC’s are fantastic watches to wear, and this one looks great on the wrist with its large size and vintage impression. This is a watch that will serve you well for many years to come, and it can be worn for both casual and formal occasions.

Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.

NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.

Basic info

Brand    IWC
Reference number 804AD
Code    VWS-2918
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material    Leather
Year    1968
Condition    Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery    No original box, no original papers
Gender    Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay

Caliber

Movement    Automatic
Movement/Caliber   8541
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    21
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    36.5 mm
Lug to lug 44 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Silver
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material    Leather
Bracelet color    Grey
Lug width    18 mm 
Clasp     Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts