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IWC Ingenieur Ref. 3508 500.000 A/M Automatic – 1990

8,500.00

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Brand: International Watch Company (IWC)
Reference: 3508
Year: 1990
Model: Ingenieur 500.000 A/M
Material: stainless steel, 18k solid gold bezel
Movement: automatic, cal. 375
Case diameter without crown: 34 mm
Bracelet/Strap: original IWC stainless steel bracelet
Service history: unknown, running well and keeping time
What you should know: beautiful original condition, stunning aged lume
IWC Ingenieur Ref. 3508 500.000 A/M Automatic – 1990
When you think of watches by IWC, you’ll probably conjure images of their Aquatimer divers or Big Pilot aviators. But their Ingenieur is without a question an icon of wristwatch design. With its characteristic integrated bracelet and sharp, angular case design, the Ingenieur is indisputably a sought after timepiece. This black dial Ref. 3508 is one example of the IWC Ingenieur, which has it all. Produced ony in limited numbers with an outstanding high beat movement with extraordinary 500.000A/m. To give a point of comparison, the Rolex Milgauss, renowned for its resistance to 1,000 Gauss, does not reach 80,000 A/m. The development of the 3508 was a very costly venture for IWC, resulting in financial losses for each unit sold. The 3508 was produced for just under four years, with an estimated total of around 1,500 pieces. Case is made out of stainless steel featuring a 18K solid gold bezel. To keep it simple: The watch is in amazing condition. The dial has no signs of use featuring a stunning shiny black finish and a date set. The crown is original with the appropriate IWC-logo. The movement is running strong and keeping time well. This IWC Ingenieur deserves the designation as a WRISTCLASSIC like no other. It convinces with perfect proportions, timeless styling and great reference to the history of watchmaking.  
IWC
The International Watch Company has been founded by Ariosto Jones, an American watchmaker and engineer in 1868. In 1901 IWC had already 190 employees. From day one IWC built high quality watches. The most iconic watch by IWC is the Grande Complication. It contains 659 mechanic pieces, among them 71 rubies. It has 17 functions and 12 patents, a perpetual calendar for the next 500 years and the perpetual moon-phase display. Other collectable watches are the IWC Portuguese, IWC Da Vinci, IWC Pilot’s Watches, IWC Portofino, IWC Aquatimer and IWC Ingenieur. After two bankruptcies, IWC came back on the road of success.

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