1990's Porsche Design Chronograph 3732

The piece that we have here, a chronograph, dates to circa the mid 1990s and comes in at 36mm in diameter with a fantastic integrated rubber strap with a signed clasp — both of which are constructed out of titanium, much like the Ocean 2000. It features a screw-down crown a sapphire crystal, very cool pushers that are seamlessly integrated into the case, a matte black Tritium black dial with a three-register chronograph layout, a date at 4 o'clock, a matching handset with an orange chronograph hand, and an outer tachymeter scale. Powering this piece is the very interesting and cool Calibre 631 'mecha-quartz' chronograph movement by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Information:

Pre-owned: 1990's Porsche Design Chronograph 3732

Reference: 3732

Circa: 90's

Dial/hands: Tritium

Bracelet: Black Rubber Strap with titanium IWC deployant

Case Size: 36mm

Case Metal: Titanium

Movement: 631 - Mecha Quartz

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph

Box and Papers: no box or Papers - Watch only

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Condition:

Case has some wear with some scratches and micro wear. Strap has moderate wear with some marks. Dial has minimal wear with parts of hand lume coming off and floating around periodically. Hands are losing lume periodically.

About IWC

The International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches. 

Throughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.