Here is a stunning, all original IWC dress watch from 1970 in an unusual reference. The brushed silver dial is in excellent condition, with a steel IWC block logo and the script IWC logo below and barely any visible marks of wear or age. It has steel bar hour markers with black contrast at the outer ends, double at 12 o’clock, with the characteristic steel spheres in between for the minutes. The baton hands with the original black contrast are in very fine condition. The window at 3 o’clock displays the date, which can be quick-set by first turning the hands through midnight so the date changes, then immediately turning the hands backwards to 23:45 and then forward through midnight again. Repeat as necessary.

The cushion shaped stainless steel case with embedded lugs and the original fish crown is in very fine condition, with light overall wear. It has a brushed face and polished sides showing some marks. The stainless steel case back is in very fine condition with a few marks and scratches.

The original integrated Milanese bracelet is in very fine condition, with only light wear also on the buckle clasp. It is large enough for big wrists. Make sure the specific bracelet size listed in the details fits your wrist as finding spare links for old bracelets is very difficult.

Inside the watch, IWC’s superb 8541B movement with the Pellaton winding system beats strongly and accurately to within about +-10 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in December 2022 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

This watch stands out not only due to its fabulous dial and somewhat unusual shape but also due to the wonderful bracelet. This is a beauty of a dress watch that will make its next owner very happy indeed.

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 815AD
Code    VWS-2651
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material  Steel
Year    1970
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   IWC 8541B
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    21
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    35 mm
Lug to lug 40.5 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Silver
Dial numerals  No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material  Steel
Bracelet length 210  mm
Bracelet color    Steel
Lug width    19 mm 
Clasp    Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Only Original Parts