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Reintitan highlights 2019 as the 'Year of the IWC Pilot Watch Collaboration,' showcasing limited editions with The Rake & Revolution and Hodinkee. Both watches feature IWC's innovative Ceratanium material and a Selitta-based movement, sparking community discussion on movement choice and pricing strategy.
The IWC Portuguese Chronograph reference 3705 represents the brand's approach to classical chronograph complications within the Portuguese collection. This reference features a black dial configuration, distinguishing it from other colorway options within the Portuguese Chronograph range.
The 40.9mm stainless steel case houses an automatic movement and incorporates sapphire crystal protection. Water resistance extends to 30 meters with a fixed bezel construction. The black dial provides the primary visual character for this particular reference within the series.
Reference 3705 appeals to collectors seeking a Portuguese Chronograph in stainless steel with the contrast offered by the black dial. This reference serves collectors who prefer darker dial configurations within IWC's Portuguese chronograph offerings, providing an alternative to lighter dial variants in the same case size and material combination.
And the lumes just right. At 36mm I think it's great. Thanks for sharing. Cool watch and post Reintitan. 😎 Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the pics. Vte
The technology sounds interesting and the light weight is nice. But it wouldn't be too heavy in steel. I also think $6,400 is a bit steep, especially with the Selitta movement. Those criticisms aside, it is a handsome watch!
Here's their description: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'} "Ceratanium® starts as a unique titanium alloy that contains zirconium oxide, which is then cut and milled into finished watch components – after they’re shaped, brushed, and polished, the nearly finished parts go into a special oven. This is where the transformation takes place. Once the outermost parts of the metal reach a certain temperature, the zirconium oxide hardens into ceramic, which is distr
throwback design for the Mark series. I wish IWC would release a steel version with these exact specs but mass produce them and drop the price to where it should be - around $3.5K-ish? 38mm would be even cooler and they can even throw the Mark XIX text on there since the Roman Numeral looks cool Anyway, I'll go back to hoping.
I'm not the premium for the Hodinkee watch is really that unreasonable given the different case material (and perhaps the pricing power Hodinkee may bring).
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