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Amazing.
Is that a magnet that holds the watch top to the bottom compass half? It looks like a small magnet but that seems problematic next to the watch mechanism and compass.
My IWC Porsche Design Compass watches ref. 3510
Both these were early examples from 1980. This can be identified by two characteristics: 1) the word "Schaffhausen" on the dial is in capitalized serifed italics (while later it was in cursive) 2) the bracelets on both watches are in aluminum (while very ...
Amazing.
Is that a magnet that holds the watch top to the bottom compass half? It looks like a small magnet but that seems problematic next to the watch mechanism and compass.
No, no, you push the two pushers on the lower side (6 o'clock) of the watch-case.
Magnets would not work with the compass. Cheers, HSTE
Very good to see these compass watches again...
And in such a pristine and new state: Bravo!
