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IWC — Grande Complication

Also known as: Grande Complication

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

1990–2010 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

IWC

Grande Complication is a wristwatch family made by IWC. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 1990 to 2010. Recorded movements are IWC caliber 18680 and IWC caliber 79091, with functions including hours, minutes, small seconds, date, day and month.

The sampled references record case diameters of 42.2 mm, heights of 16.3–18 mm, cases in red gold and platinum and water resistance of 10 m. Reference examples: ref. IW1868-01 (Destriero Scafusia Red Gold / German; 1993–2001; 42.20 mm); ref. IW3770-17 (Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Black / English; 1990–2010; 42.20 mm); ref. IW3770-13 (Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Silver / English; 1990–2010; 42.20 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 3 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 1990 and the latest is 2010.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Open, Closed
Lug width
22 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
16.3–18 mm
Case materials recorded
Red Gold, Platinum
Case diameter (sampled references)
42.2 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar, Year Indicator
Movements recorded
IWC caliber 18680 · IWC caliber 79091
Production years recorded
1990–2010
Water resistance recorded
10 m

Design

Hands
Feuille, Dauphine
Hour markers
Roman Numerals, Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
Silver, Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Grande Complication
References sampled
IW1868-01 — Destriero Scafusia Red Gold / German IW3770-17 — Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Black / English IW3770-13 — Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Silver / English
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
IW1868-01 (aka: 1868-01, IW186801)
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 23 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. IW1868-01 — Destriero Scafusia Red Gold / German

    produced 1993–2001; IWC caliber 18680; 42.20 mm red gold; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. IW3770-17 — Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Black / English

    produced 1990–2010; IWC caliber 79091; 42.20 mm platinum; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. IW3770-13 — Grande Complication 3770 Platinum / Silver / English

    produced 1990–2010; IWC caliber 79091; 42.20 mm platinum; Silver dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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