An outstanding collection ! A dive watch that, in my opinion, has never come close to being surpassed in terms of design, materials, and overall package .Thanks for sharing.

Feb 17, 2019,00:13 AM
 





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 By: reintitan : February 16th, 2019-20:31
While rotating watches at the safe deposit box I finally took a photo of all of my IWC Porsche Design Oceans (both civilian 2000 and military Bund models). IMHO, these are the some of the most advanced dive watches ever made. They are among the first if n...  

Thank you Nico

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:14
I am still waiting for a 3519 AMAG in my collection of Oceans. You're right in that their futuristic look gives them a UFO appearance when looked on sideways

Showing great Patina Nico :) [nt]

 
 By: templetowers : February 17th, 2019-01:07

Agree, the patina on this one is superb

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:16
I have a couple with similar patina. That tritium IWC used aged really well.

That's a great example TT

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:15
Wear it in good health!

Just one word: Wow!

 
 By: JLCman : February 17th, 2019-00:55
I cannot believe that the IWC Porsche Design Oceans are still sailing beyond the radar. Marvelous design and perfect functionality still by today’s standards.

Thanks JLCman

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:17
I agree, but the watch can also be an acquired taste because of its unique looks and limited bracelet/strap options.

Great collection [nt]

 
 By: Passionata_george : February 17th, 2019-01:08

Thank you George! [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:17

This is truly amazing πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: KMII : February 17th, 2019-04:03
And your collection is fantastic! Which is making me think I need one, too πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‚

KM you do need one my friend!

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:19
I highly recommend one!

I am slowly getting over my reluctance to get dive watches...

 
 By: KMII : February 17th, 2019-04:22
As I don’t dive. But I made an exception for my Searambler, and as you know it’s a slippery slope πŸ˜‚

Without the typical elapsed time bezel/insert

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:44
The Ocean 2000 is a much more versatile looking watch than most of the traditional dive watches.

That it certainly is...

 
 By: KMII : February 17th, 2019-04:53
Especially with its slim profile πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Very cool collection indeed. I agree, they were disruptive in terms of material and design.

 
 By: HSTE : February 17th, 2019-04:03
I think however that they were NOT the first fully titanium watches. If memory serves me well it was 1983 when the Oceans came to light whereas it was already in 1980 that IWC introduced the Porsche Design Titan Chrono ref. 3700. Below, back row: 3529 / 3...  

You are correct HSTE, the IWC PD Titan chrono pre-dated the Ocean 2000!

 
 By: reintitan : February 17th, 2019-04:21
Love the AMAGs. One day I'll find one of the 55 examples ))

Thanks Ron [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : February 18th, 2019-13:58

Thank you Mr. Blue [nt]

 
 By: reintitan : February 18th, 2019-13:59