Here is a fabulous, all original IWC dress watch from 1969. The brushed silver dial is in excellent condition, with a steel IWC block logo and the script logo underneath. It has faceted steel bar hour markers with black contrast. The sword hands are in very fine condition, with the original black contrast intact. 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 fine condition with some wear throughout, perhaps most prominent at around 9 and 11 o’clock. The stainless steel case with the original fish crown and hidden lugs is in fine condition, with some overall wear. The stainless steel case back is in fine condition, with a radially brushed center and a polished rim. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.

The original IWC Milanese steel bracelet is in very fine condition, with little stretching and light overall wear, mostly at the fold clasp. 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 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 October 2026 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 815AD
Code    VWS-3404
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   8541B
Power reserve    40 h
Number of jewels    21
Frequency  19800 A/h

Case

Case material    Steel
Case diameter    35 x 40.5 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 220 mm
Bracelet color  Steel
Lug width    19 mm 
Clasp     Fold clasp
Clasp material    Steel

Functions

Date

Others

Central seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts