IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000 Dive Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1990s
Maker / issuer
IWCThe IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000 is a dive watch developed through a collaboration between Porsche Design and IWC. Designed by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, the model was introduced in 1982 and produced until 1998.
The watch features a 42.5mm titanium case and is equipped with a sapphire crystal. It is powered by an ETA 2898 automatic movement and includes an integrated titanium bracelet with a folding clasp. The matte black dial displays tritium markers and a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The design incorporates a grooved bezel with a tritium triangle at the 12 o'clock position and a crown positioned at 4 o'clock. This specific example is reported by the auction description to date from the 1990s and is presented in clean condition.
It was selected as a timepiece for West German military combat divers.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1990s
- Type
- Dive watch
- Maker
- IWC (International Watch Company)
- Country
- Switzerland
- Designer
- Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche
- Movement
- ETA 2898
- Case material
- Titanium
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Water resistance
- 2000 meters
- Maker / attribution
- IWC
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with tritium luminous markers • Integrated titanium bracelet • Crown located at the 4 o'clock position • Grooved bezel with luminous triangle at 12 o'clock
- Dial and Movement
- The matte black dial is configured for legibility under water, utilizing tritium markers and indices rather than traditional numerals. White tracks mark the outer minute divisions, while a date window is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are designed to complement the dial layout. Internally, the watch utilizes the ETA 2898 automatic movement. This movement operates within the titanium housing, supporting the watch's technical performance and its stated pressure resistance of up to 2000 meters.
- History and Condition
- Introduced in 1982, the Ocean 2000 was produced until 1998. It gained recognition for its functional capabilities and was adopted as the official timepiece for West German military combat divers. This adoption highlighted the model's performance despite its departure from standard dive watch conventions regarding dial markings. According to the auction description, this particular watch originates from the 1990s. It is noted as being in a very clean condition, although no specific details regarding past service intervals or maintenance are provided in the source documentation.
- Design and Case Construction
- The Porsche Design Ocean 2000 features a 42.5mm case crafted from lightweight titanium, a material choice that distinguishes it from conventional dive watches of its time. The case construction includes a sapphire crystal and a specialized grooved bezel. A distinct feature is the inclusion of a triangular tritium marker at the 12 o'clock position to assist with dive timing. The crown is intentionally placed at the 4 o'clock position, contributing to the watch's non-traditional profile. The watch is fitted with an integrated titanium bracelet secured by a signed folding clasp.
Identification
- 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: Service history is not documented in the provided source
- Research required: Exact production year within the 1990s remains unspecified