I don't like to use the term 'grail' but let's just say this is a watch I've desired for a long, long time, acquired with considerable difficulty, and hope to keep forever: ...
It harkens back to an era when IWC and the watchmaking industry in general less supercharged. Usually when a company loses money to make a product, itβs something worth having. Congratulations on acquiring this rare bird. Someday, Iβd love to get one myse...
This is one I love for a ton of reasons. I found mine some time around 2004 and it's seen plenty of wrist time. Currently my 3705 is with IWC for routine service. When it comes back I'l post a pic.