VINTAGE WATCH | IWC Ref. 804 Vintage Dress Watch

Vintage Watch | IWC Reference 804A Automatic Dress Watch

At Samurai Vintage Co., we don’t just sell watches—we uncover stories etched in steel and glass. Meet the IWC Reference 804A, a 1960s treasure that doesn’t beg for attention but earns it with every subtle tick. This isn’t your typical vintage find—it’s a whisper from a time when craftsmanship spoke louder than flash.

A Quiet Rebel from Schaffhausen

Back in 1868, an American dreamer named Florentine Ariosto Jones crossed the Atlantic to plant IWC’s roots in Switzerland. By the 1960s, IWC was crafting pieces that married bold ideas with timeless restraint. The Reference 804A, born around 1965, is one of those—a watch that dares to be different by keeping things simple. It’s not here to show off; it’s here to steal your breath with its understated charm.

What Makes the 804A Sing

This isn’t just another dress watch—it’s got character that sets it apart:

• The Dial That Talks: Forget the usual IWC shorthand. This one spells it out—“International Watch Company”—right across the silver dial. It’s a rare little flourish, like a handwritten note from the past, and it’s not something you’ll spot every day. The minute track is using silver dots giving it a more 3D texture.
• Slim and Sharp: That 35mm stainless steel case slips under a cuff like it was born to be there. Paired with those crisp baton markers, it’s all clean lines and no nonsense—elegance without the fuss.
• The Pellaton Pulse: Inside, the automatic caliber 854 hums along with IWC’s legendary Pellaton winding system. It’s a clever bit of engineering that winds with every flick of your wrist, proof that beauty and brains can coexist.

Our 804A: A Timeworn Poet

Here’s what we’re offering—a piece that’s lived a little and loved a lot:

• A silver dial with that full “International Watch Company” script, glowing with a soft patina on the lume and hands—marks of a life well-spent.
• A lean stainless steel case, about 35mm wide, polished enough to catch the light but scratched just enough to tell a tale.
• The tiny fish logo on the crown—a wink from IWC that says, “Yeah, I’m the real deal.”
• Strapped up with our bespoke leather watch straps, hand-stitched to match its soulful vibe. Want a different shade? Pick any strap from our stash, and we’ll make it yours.

This 804A isn’t loud—it’s the kind of watch that pairs with a linen shirt or a tailored jacket, ready for a slow coffee or a late-night toast. It’s versatile, unassuming, and utterly magnetic.

Why This One’s Worth It

The IWC Reference 804A isn’t chasing trends or shouting for applause. It’s a rare bird—those full-name dials don’t pop up often, and that mix of quiet design and mechanical guts makes it a sleeper hit for collectors who get it. This is IWC at its most honest: a watch that doesn’t try too hard but still leaves a mark.

Come grab it at Samurai Vintage Co. This isn’t just timekeeping—it’s a piece of the 1960s, ready to ride along with you.

Specification:

• Maker: IWC Schaffhausen

• Model: IWC Ref. 804A Automatic Dress Watch

• Era: around 1966

• Case Diameter: Approximately 35mm

• Lug to Lug: Approximately 42mm

• Lug Width: 18mm

• Case Condition: good, with orignial mirror finish still on the case with minor usage marks and original fish crown

• Dial Condition: Silver sunburst dial with baton hour markers and developed into a slight patina ligth copper silver

• Crystal: Plexiglass

• Movement: Legendary automatic caliber 854 with Pellaton winding system

• Bracelet: The watch also come with a aftermarket vintage style IWC bracelet
  

• Overall Condition: This IWC Reference 804 is a vintage stunner that’s equal parts poetry and precision.