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IWC Da Vinci 3754 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Vintage

amanico · 2024-05-18T06:12:17Z

Explore the IWC Da Vinci 3754 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar in rose gold and platinum. A collector's review of this 'outdated' yet charming reference, with insights on its design and historical significance.

By amanico · May 18, 2024 · 30 replies

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Nicolas, known as amanico on WatchProSite, revisits the IWC Da Vinci 3754 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, a reference he describes as 'deliciously outdated' yet charming. His personal reflection and stunning photography of the rose gold and platinum versions offer a fresh perspective on a significant IWC complication. This article explores why this specific Da Vinci reference continues to captivate collectors two decades after its introduction.

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And so deliciously charming.

Here are the rose gold,

And the two platinum versions.

I went for the platinum silver, some 20 years ago, and sadly lost it. But if I had to do it again, I would go for the blue, which adds an extra touch of fun and freshness which is very welcome.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The IWC Da Vinci 3754 is a highly versatile and wearable watch, praised for its reliability, accuracy, and aesthetic appeal, despite its 'burger' case profile.
The unique lug design, while not universally appealing, contributes significantly to the watch's distinct visual character and is appreciated by some collectors today more than it might have been 20 years ago.
The thread includes rare historical photographs detailing the complication presentation and featuring Kurt Klaus, the legendary IWC watchmaker responsible for the perpetual calendar module.
While the case and dial are widely admired, the integrated strap attachment design is a point of contention for some, with one collector finding it 'extremely ugly'.

The Discussion

anon_852399

May 18, 2024

Delicious watches, mon ami. I would also

go for the blue dial version, the white in Pt being the 2nd choice.

amanico

May 18, 2024

Funny, because when the two were available, I preferred the silver. Now, with time passing, the blue. ;)

anon_852399

May 18, 2024

We change, we change, our tastes evolve as time passes :))

Bruno.M1