IWC Porsche Design Titan Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 1980s
This IWC Porsche Design Titan Chronograph, reference 3700, is a wristwatch produced as a joint effort between IWC and Porsche Design. According to the source, it is one of the earliest titanium chronographs, featuring an integrated titanium bracelet and a 40mm titanium case.
It is characterized by a matte black dial with tritium lume plots. Specific early examples, such as this piece, include the 'TITAN' text engraved on the case near the 6 o'clock position. The auction description reports that the watch has not been polished and retains its factory matte finish.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Brand
- Porsche Design By IWC
- Bracelet
- IWC Integrated Titanium Bracelet
- Diameter
- 40mm
- Material
- Titanium
- Reference
- 3700
- Dial Color
- Matte Black
- Provenance
- Early 1980s origin
- Stock Number
- IWCPDTTN
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Porsche Design By IWC
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is rendered in a matte black finish. The hour markers consist of tritium lume plots which have acquired a golden patina. A day-date display is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands have aged to a lighter tone than the dial. Inspection under ultraviolet light indicates that the minute hand lume exhibits light cracking but remains stable, while the hour hand is described as fully intact.
- Visible features
- • Integrated titanium bracelet with 22 links. • Day and date aperture positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. • Engraved 'TITAN' text on the lower section of the case. • Matte black dial featuring a central orange chronograph hand.
- Identification and Marks
- The model is identified as the IWC Porsche Design Titan, reference 3700. It is distinguished by the word 'TITAN' engraved on the case at the 6 o'clock position, which the vendor associates with very early production examples. The watch is signed with both IWC and Porsche Design branding on the dial. The overall stock identifier for this specific item is provided as IWCPDTTN, though no individual serial number is cited.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The timepiece features a 40mm case constructed from titanium, a material noted by the vendor for its rarity in watchmaking during the early 1980s. The design incorporates integrated pump pushers which are intended to preserve the symmetry of the case architecture. The watch is fitted with an integrated titanium bracelet which consists of 22 links. The auction description reports that the case has never been polished and maintains its factory angles and matte, anti-reflective finish. The case back is noted to display minimal tool marks resulting from previous service interventions.
Identification
- Reference
- 3700
- 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: Specific production date is listed broadly as the early 1980s.
- Research required: Serial number is not provided by the source.
- Research required: Exact condition of the movement is not detailed beyond a service claim.