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IWC Vintage Porsche Design Ocean 2000 – Ref. IW3504 – Titanium – 1985 –  Early Dial - Rare

We are proud to present this exceptional IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000 Ref. IW3504, one of the most innovative and historically important tool watches of the late 20th century, offered here in lightweight titanium and preserved as a rare and highly collectible example from 1990.

Developed through the legendary collaboration between IWC Schaffhausen and Porsche Design, the Ocean 2000 represented a revolutionary approach to professional dive watch engineering and minimalist industrial design. Conceived during a period of groundbreaking experimentation in materials and functionality, the model became an icon of technical watchmaking and modernist aesthetics.

Introduced in the early 1980s, the Ocean 2000 was far ahead of its time. Designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche—the creator of the Porsche 911—the watch combined ultra-clean Bauhaus-inspired styling with extraordinary technical capabilities. At the time of its release, it was among the most advanced titanium dive watches ever produced and quickly gained legendary status among collectors and military watch enthusiasts alike.

Crafted entirely in titanium, the Ref. IW3504 delivers an exceptionally light and comfortable wearing experience while maintaining remarkable durability and corrosion resistance. The integrated bracelet design, sharp case geometry, and satin-brushed finish perfectly reflect the understated yet highly functional design philosophy that made Porsche Design creations so influential.

The early dial remains beautifully minimalist and purpose-driven, featuring highly legible luminous markers, clean typography, and the distinctive instrument-like appearance characteristic of the Ocean 2000 series. Every detail was engineered with functionality and clarity in mind, resulting in a watch that still feels strikingly modern decades after its introduction.

Inside beats the trusted automatic IWC movement, renowned for its reliability and robust construction—qualities essential for a professional-grade dive watch of this caliber.

The Ocean 2000 achieved further fame through its association with the German military diving units, for whom special versions were developed, cementing the model’s reputation as a serious professional instrument. Today, early titanium references such as the IW3504 are increasingly difficult to source in strong original condition and continue to attract growing attention from collectors of vintage tool watches and design icons alike.

This rare 1990 example is offered with:

- Titanium case and integrated bracelet

- Iconic Porsche Design collaboration

- Minimalist Ocean 2000 dial configuration

- Automatic IWC movement

- Early dial

- Lightweight professional dive watch construction

- Excellent vintage character

- Rare and increasingly collectible reference

“The IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000 Ref. IW3504 stands as one of the great achievements of modern industrial watch design—where engineering innovation, military-grade functionality, and timeless minimalism come together in perfect harmony. Decades ahead of its time, it remains a true icon for collectors of historically important tool watches.”