IWC Porsche Design Compass Watch Ref. 3511
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1993
Maker / issuer
IWCThis IWC Porsche Design Compass Watch, reference 3511, is a titanium-cased timepiece originally introduced in 1991. The watch features a minimalist black dial with a white crosshair design, yellow tritium luminous markers, and a date window at the 3 o'clock position.
It is powered by the IWC caliber 375.23 automatic movement. Distinctive to this model is the ability to hinge open the case at the 6 o'clock position via two lateral push-buttons, revealing an integrated compass within the case structure. The watch is presented on an original flat-link titanium bracelet. According to the provided documents, this specific example was dated to 1993 and includes an original IWC booklet and a 2016 service invoice.
The case is characterized by a 40.5 mm diameter and a ribbed, coin-edge finish, reflecting the industrial design language of the collaboration between IWC and Ferdinand Porsche.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1993
- Type
- Compass wristwatch
- Movement
- IWC Caliber 375.23
- Reference
- 3511
- Case Diameter
- 40.5 mm
- Case Material
- Titanium
- Serial Number
- 251xxxx
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- IWC
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated compass hinge at 6 o'clock • Crown positioned at 4 o'clock • Flat-link titanium bracelet with matching finish • Date aperture located at 3 o'clock
- Case and Dial Design
- The reference 3511 is constructed from titanium, featuring a distinctive ribbed or 'coin-edge' finish around the bezel and case profile. The watch incorporates a functional design element where the upper case section, housing the watch face, can be opened using two discreet push-buttons located at the 6 o'clock position on the case side, exposing an internal compass. The black dial follows a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a thin crosshair layout. It is marked with yellow tritium luminous hour markers, white hour and minute hands, and a dark orange seconds hand. A date display is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark, and the dial is signed 'PORSCHE DESIGN by IWC' with a 'SWISS MADE' indicator at the bottom.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is accompanied by a suite of original items confirming its history and maintenance. These include a certificate of authenticity issued in 1993, which corresponds with the production date of this specific example, and an original IWC booklet. Further documentation includes an IWC service invoice from 2016, confirming maintenance work performed on the watch. The piece is fitted with its original IWC-manufactured flat-link titanium bracelet, which is stated to accommodate wrist sizes up to 20 cm.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The timepiece is driven by the IWC caliber 375.23, an automatic mechanical movement. The watch maintains a case diameter of 40.5 mm. The crown is repositioned to the 4 o'clock position on the case, deviating from traditional placement. The provided documentation notes that the watch includes a certificate of authenticity dated 1993 and a service invoice from 2016. According to the seller, the watch was fully checked and regulated by their watchmaker.
Identification
- Reference
- 3511
- Serial number
- 251xxxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Tritium lume condition not independently verified
- Research required: Full functionality of the integrated compass mechanics not demonstrated in photos