Horological Meandering

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...  

I mean case and bracelet. Very futuristic... Best, Nicolas

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

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I have a couple with similar patina. That tritium IWC used aged really well.

Wear it in good health!

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.

I agree, but the watch can also be an acquired taste because of its unique looks and limited bracelet/strap options.

And your collection is fantastic! Which is making me think I need one, too 😉😂

I highly recommend one!

As I don’t dive. But I made an exception for my Searambler, and as you know it’s a slippery slope 😂

The Ocean 2000 is a much more versatile looking watch than most of the traditional dive watches.

Especially with its slim profile 👌🏻

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...  

Love the AMAGs. One day I'll find one of the 55 examples ))

Cheers, HSTE