IWC Portuguese Chronographe Rattrapante Reference 3712
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
The IWC Portuguese Chronographe Rattrapante, reference 3712, is a stainless steel wristwatch manufactured circa 2004. This model features a three-body, polished and brushed stainless steel case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness.
The watch is powered by the gilt brass Caliber C76240 movement, which contains 27 jewels and is decorated with oeil-de-perdrix. The timepiece functions as a split-seconds chronograph with a 30-minute register. The matte silver dial is finished with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and features pink gold feuille hands. The external architecture includes an overhanging bezel, concave lugs, a case back secured by four screws, and a sapphire crystal.
The watch is paired with an IWC stainless steel buckle. The auction description reports the watch is in very good condition, noting slight scratching on the case and that an overhaul for the movement is recommended.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Split-seconds chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- International Watch Co. Schaffhausen
- Diameter
- 41 mm
- Movement
- Cal. C76240
- Reference
- 3712
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Case Number
- 2697928
- Complication
- Split-seconds chronograph
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Condition Report
- Overhaul recommended
- Maker / attribution
- International Watch Co. Schaffhausen
Design
- Movement Details
- The timepiece is powered by the caliber C76240, a movement constructed from gilt brass and finished with oeil-de-perdrix decoration. It is equipped with 27 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement. Technical features include a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement also incorporates a hack mechanism to facilitate precise time setting.
- Visible features
- • Features a distinct split-seconds pusher on the upper left side of the case. • Dial displays applied pink gold Arabic numerals and a silvered finish. • Hands are executed in a pink gold feuille style. • Case is composed of polished and brushed stainless steel surfaces.
- Signatures and Condition
- The watch is signed by the manufacturer on the dial, the case, and the movement. The serial number for the case is recorded as 2697928. The watch is accompanied by a stainless steel IWC buckle, and the overall grading provided by the auction house is 'AA Very good.' The auction description reports that the dial is in an 'as new' state. The case is described as being in 'very good' condition despite showing slight scratching. The hands are verified as original, and the dial, case, and movement are confirmed as being signed by the maker.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a three-body, stainless steel case characterized by a combination of polished and brushed finishes. The design incorporates an overhanging bezel and concave lugs, contributing to its structural profile. The case back is secured by four screws, and the watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal. It measures 41 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The matte silver dial displays applied pink gold Arabic numerals. The layout includes an outer dot minute track and a 1/5th seconds track featuring 5-second Arabic markers. Two subsidiary dials provide small seconds and a 30-minute register function. The time is indicated by pink gold feuille hands, and the watch bears the 'Chronograph Rattrapante' signature on the dial face.
Identification
- Reference
- 3712
- Serial number
- 2697928
- 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 movement requires an overhaul as reported by the auction description.
- Research required: The exact date of manufacture is stated only as 'circa 2004'.