IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 3751 vs 3754

amanico · 2018-11-24T00:11:33Z

Explore IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Rattrapante references 3751 and 3754. Compare design, materials, and collector insights.

Nicolas's post revisits the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and Rattrapante, specifically focusing on the evolution from reference 3751 to 3754. His personal experience with the platinum version and detailed comparison of the models offer valuable insights into these complex and historically significant IWC timepieces. This exploration highlights how design changes and complications influenced collector perception in the early 2000s.

In the early 2000's, IWC revisited the Da Vinci Perpetual calendar Chronograph, with a freshly designed Rattrapante: A bigger case ( 41 mm instead of 38, 5 mm ), a dial with arabic numbers as hours markers, and leaf hands, now. The former reference was 3751, the version from the early 2000's is the 3754

It was unlimited in rose gold, limited in platinum ( 500 pieces ) with a silver or blue dial.

I used to own the platinum silver dial, and liked it, even if it was quite heavy in platinum.

The 3751 in platinum. Credit picture: Christies:

The 3754:

Credit picture: Watch Base.

Credit picture: Antiquorum.

And the version I had.

There was also a reference without rattrapante, the 3750, here in steel:

Credit picture: Unknown.

Do you remember the Da Vinci?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and Rattrapante was considered significant news upon its release, particularly the platinum silver dial version.
A Da Vinci YG Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar was available at a significantly lower price around 2006-2008, highlighting past market trends for these models.
Some owners found the legibility of the sundials on the 3750 to be poor, leading to sales to fund other acquisitions, despite missing the watch later.
Despite legibility challenges, the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and Rattrapante is recognized as a legendary watch.

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Watchonthewrist

Nov 24, 2018

Loved it a lot . Great watch imho

Cpt Scarlet

Nov 24, 2018

Despite my younger years at the time, I remember this model IWC being big news. I particularly liked the platinum, silver dial version.

Cpt Scarlet

Nov 24, 2018

It’s a watch that I didn’t own.

amanico

Nov 24, 2018

And this Da Vinci... Best, Nicolas

MTR

Nov 24, 2018

3750 in WG with white dial ... and sold it to fund a PP. One of the reasons was the - IMO - poor legibility of the sundials. Sometimes I miss the Da Vinci. Was yours one of the watches that were stolen? Or did you sell it? Best Thomas

Cpt Scarlet

Nov 24, 2018

You have 1000 possible opportunities

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