IWC/Porsche design compass watch in titanium ref 3511 with Certificate of Authenticity paper and IWC service invoiceIn 197778, Porsche Design (founded by Ferdinand Butzi Porsche) approached IWC with the idea of creating a wristwatch with a built in compass. Butzi wanted something functional, bold, and distinctly different. It was a challenging time for Swiss watchmakers the quartz crisis was sharply reducing demand for mechanical watches. IWC saw this collaboration as an opportunity to innovate and tap into new markets. The first model in the series, Ref. 3510, was

Further enhancing its appeal

We’ve paired this chronograph with one of our Bulang & Sons straps

this piece is definitely a conversation starter

This unusually executed case features short

Is it crazy

with the PVD coating naturally faded over time

This watch belonged to a Dutch steward from the Royal Dutch KLM airline

The early series in particular are exceptional

The show stopper though is the color of the dial

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 6265

Pumpkin patina on lume and slight faded orange hand

- White gold fluted bezel