IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000 Bundeswehr Divers Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s
Maker / issuer
IWCThis IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000, reference 3314, is a diver's wristwatch reported to be produced for the West German combat swimmers, known as the Kampfschwimmers.
The watch features a 42mm titanium case and an integrated titanium bracelet. The black dial, signed with both IWC and Porsche Design, includes hour markers and a bright orange minute hand. It is equipped with a rotating black bezel specifically designated for the Kampfschwimmer version, characterized by a prominent triangle marker. The timepiece operates on the IWC calibre 2250 quartz movement. The watch is accompanied by an original Bund velcro band, a Bund-signed strap changing tool, a screwdriver, and an original box, alongside a 2011 IWC invoice for an authenticity check.
The auction description notes the caseback carries the Bundeswehr marking 6654-12-344-0xxx.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's wristwatch
- Movement
- Calibre 2250 quartz
- Reference
- 3314
- Case Material
- Titanium
- Dial Signatures
- IWC and Porsche Design
- Caseback Markings
- 6654-12-344-0xxx
- Maker / attribution
- IWC
- Included Accessories
- Bund velcro band, strap tool, screwdriver, box, invoice
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial bears a circular red '3H' marking above the center • The watch features a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position • The titanium bracelet is signed with the word 'ocean' • The bezel includes a prominent white triangle marker at the 12 o'clock position
- Included Equipment
- The watch is provided with several pieces of additional equipment associated with its military configuration. These include an original Bund velcro band, a specialized Bund-signed strap changing tool, and a screwdriver. Additional items accompanying the watch include the original box and a copy of a 2011 invoice from IWC documenting an authenticity check. The seller also provides a handmade leather watch pouch.
- Case and Dial Design
- The timepiece is constructed with a 42mm titanium case featuring an integrated titanium bracelet. The design incorporates a rotating black bezel described as a specific Kampfschwimmer version, which is distinguished by a prominent triangle marker at the 12 o'clock position. The dial is black and features signatures for both IWC and Porsche Design. It utilizes hour markers described as having a pumpkin hue, paired with a distinct, bright orange minute hand. A date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock location, and the dial includes a red '3H' symbol.
- Movement and Military Provenance
- This watch is powered by the IWC calibre 2250 quartz movement. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced by their watchmaker and fitted with a new battery. The watch is attributed to the West German Kampfschwimmers military unit. Documentation includes an original box and a 2011 IWC invoice for an authenticity check. The caseback carries the specific Bundeswehr marking 6654-12-344-0xxx, which the source identifies as the correct designation for this issue.
Identification
- Reference
- 3314
- 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: The exact production total is stated as 'thought to be' 300 pieces
- Research required: The provenance regarding specific military issuance relies on the provided auction description