IWC Porsche Design

IWC Porsche Design, Ocean , Titanium wristwatch with date and bracelet made for Porsche Design Circa 1985

IWC Design Ocean Titanium wristwatch with date and bracelet made for Porsche Design Circa 1985 Dial: black Calibre: automatic, jewelled Case: titanium, screw-down back Case number: 2'351'196 Closure: titanium Porsche Design bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 34 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: associated presentation case, small screwdriver and three additional links The IWC-Porsche Design 'Ocean' was first launched at the 1983 Basel Fair. Early examples were conceived and designed for the German Navy. Ultimately, the case and movement would be re-designed for civilian use. This is an unusual wristwatch, partly because of its sleek oversized design and partly because it is made of titanium, a light metal only occasionally used in watches. This is an ideal metal to use in a diving watch, as it does not add much weight to the wrist and it is incredibly non-corrosive, which is helpful in salt water usage. The present lot is an early example of the model, featuring only the Porsche signature on the dial.