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IWC Porsche Design compass watch, ref. 3510 in excellent vintage condition.
An absolute feat of design and innovation, this timepiece combines the best of both worlds. The design is the brainchild of Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche who collaborated with the Schaffhausen manufacture in 1978 to create a plethora of distinctive and useful watches over a period of 20 years. The first product of this alliance was this revolutionary IWC-Porsche Design compass watch. A PVD coated aluminum case featuring a hidden compass and an emergency beacon mirror make this watch a true piece of watchmaking history.
Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.MODEL / REFERENCE: IWC Porsche Design Compass watch, Ref. 3510.
DIAL+HANDS: The original matt black dial is attractive and very well preserved with no visible blemishes or flaws to note. The printing on the dial is still very sharp and complete, from the white luminous crosshair at the center for enhanced legibility, to the names and logos of both brands, to the minute tacks. The rectangular hour markers around the white minute imprinted scale have aged beautifully, developing a warm custard patina as the Tritium appears to be intact. The white baton hands, and the neon orange center seconds hand are luminous and original. The Tritium has developed a matching warm patina to the hour indexes.
CRYSTAL: The watch has scratch resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-glare treatment.
MOVEMENT: self-winding, 21 jewels IWC caliber 375. Based on an ETA 2892, with a straight line escapement and a 42 hours power reserve, keeping good time. The movement allows a hacking seconds feature for precise time setting. In addition, all magnetic components were replaced with non-magnetic components such as the rotor bearings to prevent any interference with the accuracy of the compass.
CASE: With 39 mm in diameter and a height of 12mm, the hinged double-decker case is remarkably compact with four body parts, hooded lugs, and a sloped bezel. This is a special hardened aluminum alloy case with a black PVD coating laying on top. The case is subsequently ultra light and non magnetic so the compass could work. The case is in mint condition, with the matte black PVD coating intact. The caseback as well as the lower side of the case (crown side) shows light hairline marks, probably due to storage or shipping. Please refer to the photos.
The hinged case allows the top portion to flip open by pressing the buttons on the side of the bottom lugs. Inside, it reveals a compass and an emergency beacon mirror. They’re both in excellent condition and work flawlessly.
CROWN: The original PVD coated crown is in mint condition and correct to the watch despite being unsigned.
BRACELET: The watch comes complete with a full linked original aluminum bracelet and its IWC proprietary sliding closure clasp. The bracelet is in overall fine condition with minimum wear and hairline scratches to the preserved PVD coating. The bracelet is very comfortable to wear and contributes to the feather-light feel of the watch.
ACCESSORIES: IWC service pouch
Considered to be unique, The compass watch was both a design triumph and an engineering achievement combining two precision instruments in one wristwatch.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide a 12 months guarantee for the correct function of this vintage timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions.
Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or face-to-face viewing is available by appointment.
3,600 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
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We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
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