1079
IWC
Ref. 3510
Porsche Design Compass Watch
An unusual, scarce and perfectly preserved military green PVD-coated aluminium automatic wristwatch with center seconds, date, hinged case concealing a compass and an emergency beacon mirror and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$28,000 - 48,000€3,100 - 5,300$3,600 - 6,200
HK$114,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- IWC
- Year
- Circa 1981
- Reference No
- 3510
- Movement No
- 2'340'550
- Case No
- 2'266'576
- Model Name
- Porsche Design Compass Watch
- Material
- PVD-coated aluminium
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 375, 22 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- PVD-coated aluminium IWC bracelet, max length 180mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- PVD-coated Aluminium IWC deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed IWC, dial further signed Porsche Design
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Catalogue Essay
Featuring a very readable and clear luminous dial with red center seconds, the case of the piece is hinged at 12; by pushing the two buttons on the 6 o’clock end link, the case opens up and reveals not only a compass, but also an emergency beacon mirror which acts as screw-on back for the movement.
One of the first PVD-coated timepieces to hit the market, the model is most often seen in black. The present military green configuration is an extremely uncommon variation, as collectible as it is in tune with today’s horological tastes.
On top of all the above, the fact that the watch is offered in absolutely impeccable, practically NOS condition makes this offer an irresistible proposal for the farsighted collectors.
Research with the manufacture states that the wristwatch with serial number 2’266'576 was sold on 4 September 1981 to Porsche Salzburg.
One of the first PVD-coated timepieces to hit the market, the model is most often seen in black. The present military green configuration is an extremely uncommon variation, as collectible as it is in tune with today’s horological tastes.
On top of all the above, the fact that the watch is offered in absolutely impeccable, practically NOS condition makes this offer an irresistible proposal for the farsighted collectors.
Research with the manufacture states that the wristwatch with serial number 2’266'576 was sold on 4 September 1981 to Porsche Salzburg.
IWC
Swiss | 1868With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining high precision with masculine design. Vintage wristwatches such as the oversized Portugieser, Aquatimer, Ingenieur and the B-UHR pilots watch are especially desirable for collectors.
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