Fine Watches including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
Fine Watches including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
IWC
Porsche Design, Ocean , Titanium wristwatch with date and bracelet made for Porsche Design Circa 1985
Lot Closed
February 10, 02:16 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
IWC
Design Ocean
Titanium wristwatch with date and bracelet made for Porsche Design
Circa 1985
Dial: black
Calibre: automatic, jewelled
Case: titanium, screw-down back
Case number: 2'351'196
Closure: titanium Porsche Design bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 34 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: associated presentation case, small screwdriver and three additional links
The IWC-Porsche Design 'Ocean' was first launched at the 1983 Basel Fair. Early examples were conceived and designed for the German Navy. Ultimately, the case and movement would be re-designed for civilian use.
This is an unusual wristwatch, partly because of its sleek oversized design and partly because it is made of titanium, a light metal only occasionally used in watches. This is an ideal metal to use in a diving watch, as it does not add much weight to the wrist and it is incredibly non-corrosive, which is helpful in salt water usage.
The present lot is an early example of the model, featuring only the Porsche signature on the dial.