IWC

IWC Porsche Design Ocean 500 Ref. 3502 Titanium, 1985

SGD $5,500.00
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Designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and manufactured by IWC, the Ocean 500 is an interesting example of early titanium watchmaking. Introduced in 1983 alongside the larger Ocean 2000, the 34mm Ocean 500 retained the same functional design, with an integrated titanium bracelet, recessed rotating bezel and 500-metre water resistance rating. Reference 3502 is particularly interesting for its early bracelet construction and dark TiCON titanium finish. The black dial features the original Porsche Design-only signature, with aged tritium markers and a contrasting orange seconds hand. This example dates to August 1985, accompanied by an IWC extract confirming its production date.

Brand: Porsche Design by IWC
Model: Ocean 500
Reference: 3502
Year: August 1985
Case: Titanium with TiCON Finish
Dial: Black with Tritium Markers
Dimensions: 34mm
Movement: Automatic, IWC Calibre 3752
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Rotating Dive Bezel
Bracelet: Original Integrated Titanium Bracelet, Fits Approximately 6.5-Inch Wrist
Companions: Watch Only, IWC Extract

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