Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2019

LOT 81

IWC, REF. 3510, PORSCHE DESIGN COMPASS, GREEN ALUMINIUM

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

Fine, anti-magnetic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, green powder anodized aluminum wristwatch, with double case containing a compass and mirror to determine position and date.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand IWC

Reference 3510

Year Circa 1978

Calibre  2892

Case No. 2’284’440

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement.

Notes

Launched in 1978, the new Porsche-Designed IWC compass watch was groundbreaking at the time. Featuring a hinged case that covered the compass, the case had to be anti-magnetic in order to ensure the accuracy of the compass as well as the movement that had antimagnetic rotor bearing. Almost always found in the black PVD-coated case, the green edition is very rarely seen.