Here is a fantastic, all original IWC dress watch from 1969. The silver sunburst dial is in excellent condition, with a steel IWC block logo and the script logo underneath. It has faceted steel bar hour markers with pointed tips, double at 12 o’clock. The dauphine hands are in very fine condition. The hack stops the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out to time-setting mode, to facilitate 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 watch face/bezel is in very fine condition, with just a few marks of wear. The stainless steel case with the original fish crown and faceted heavy lugs is in excellent condition, with barely any marks. The stainless steel case back is in excellent condition, with a radially brushed center and a polished rim. The case has been refinished.

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

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 July 2025 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.

IWC watches are known for their timeless designs and top notch mechanics, and this watch exemplifies that. This is a watch that will serve you well for many years to come, and it fits nicely into any vintage collection.

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 820AD
Code    VWS-3019
Movement    Automatic
Case material    Steel
Bracelet material    Leather
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   8541B
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    21
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    36 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    Black
Lug width    19 mm 
Clasp     Buckle
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts