IWC — Vintage Collection
Also known as: Vintage Collection
Record status
Documented family · partial
Period
2008–2012 (sampled references)
Maker / issuer
IWCVintage Collection is a wristwatch family made by IWC. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2008 to 2012. Recorded movements are IWC caliber 80111 and IWC caliber 80110, with functions including hours, minutes, seconds and date.
The sampled references record case diameters of 42.5–44 mm, heights of 14.5 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 120 m. Reference examples: ref. IW3231-01 (Vintage Aquatimer Automatic 1967 Stainless Steel; 2008–2012; 44.00 mm); ref. IW3233-01 (Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel; 2008–2012; 42.50 mm); ref. IW3233-11 (Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel Boutique Edition; 2008–2012; 42.50 mm).
1 of the sampled references is recorded as limited editions (IW3233-11: 500 units).
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 2008 and the latest is 2012.
Physical characteristics
- Bezel
- Rotating, 0-60 (Dive)
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Case back
- Open
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case height
- 14.5 mm
- Case materials recorded
- Stainless Steel
- Case diameter (sampled references)
- 42.5–44 mm
Technical characteristics
- Functions recorded
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- Movements recorded
- IWC caliber 80111 · IWC caliber 80110
- Production years recorded
- 2008–2012
- Water resistance recorded
- 120 m
Design
- Hands
- Dauphine
- Hour markers
- Stick / Dot
- Dial colours recorded
- Black, Brown
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
- Vintage Collection
- References sampled
- IW3231-01 — Vintage Aquatimer Automatic 1967 Stainless Steel IW3233-01 — Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel IW3233-11 — Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel Boutique Edition
- Distinguishing features
- Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
- Representative reference
- IW3231-01 (aka: 3231-01, IW323101)
- 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 35 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
- WatchBaseIWC Vintage Collection (35 references)
- WatchBase referenceIW3231-01
- WatchBase referenceIW3233-01
- WatchBase referenceIW3233-11
Varieties
Ref. IW3231-01 — Vintage Aquatimer Automatic 1967 Stainless Steel
produced 2008–2012; IWC caliber 80111; 44.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.
Ref. IW3233-01 — Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel
produced 2008–2012; IWC caliber 80110; 42.50 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.
Ref. IW3233-11 — Vintage Ingenieur Automatic 1955 Stainless Steel Boutique Edition
produced 2008–2012; IWC caliber 80110; 42.50 mm stainless steel; Brown 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.