Here is a gorgeous, all original IWC automatic from 1969 in an oversized version. The blue sunburst dial is in very fine condition with a steel IWC block logo and the script logo underneath. It has faceted steel hour markers with black contrast, double markers at 12 o’clock, and the characteristic steel spheres for the minutes in between. There are a few tiny marks around the dial where the base color shows through, the largest of these just below the word “Schaffhausen”. The sword hands have the original black contrast and are in very fine condition. The hack stops the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out to set the time to allow for more accurate time setting. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the date, which can be semi 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 stainless steel “bezel” is in fine condition, continuing the sunburst pattern of the dial and showing light overall wear such. The squarish stainless steel case with the original fish crown and embedded lugs is in very fine condition with light overall wear, mostly towards the lugs. The stainless steel case back has a brushed central pattern and is in very fine condition with light overall wear. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The original Milanese steel bracelet is in very fine condition and looks fabulous with the watch. It is large enough for big wrists. Make sure the specific bracelet size listed in the details is not too small for your wrist.

Inside the watch, IWC’s high grade 854B movement with the Pellaton winding system beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in July 2024 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

Vintage IWC’s epitomize the style of the time, and their designs translate very well to now, with generally larger sizes than most other brands. This specimen is a great example, with the fantastic dial, lovely case shape and IWC’s outstanding engineering.

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 814A
Code    VWS-2616
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material    Steel
Year    1969
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    23
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    36 x 36 mm
Water resistance    Not water resistant
Bezel material   Steel
Crystal    Plexiglass
Dial    Blue
Dial numerals    No numerals

Bracelet/Strap

Bracelet material    Steel
Bracelet color    Steel
Bracelet length  210 mm
Lug width  19 mm 
Clasp     Fold clasp
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Only Original Parts