This stainless steel IWC has the electronic hummer movement with rarer day and date calendar.  Model reference 3602

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

IWC made these watches between 1971 and 1973, so we have picked the mid point year.  We have found a very similar 3402 model (without the day wheel) in the 1972 catalogue.

CONDITION

IWC made over 30,000 Electronic watches, but only 6,000 of these used the day date movement we find in this example.  The movement is basically the same as you would find in an Omega f300 or Longines Ultronic, and this is no bad thing.  Not only does it make finding spare parts easier if required, but the ESA 9164 is also described as the Rolls-Royce of tuning fork movements.  Inside the case back you can see that IWC acknowledge Bulova’s patents in the making of these movements.

The day wheel is in German, and the date can be quick set.  The C shaped case is evenly finished, with a few marks on either flank but not bad at all.  The original and unrestored dial is excellent.  The crown is signed with the fish symbol that IWC used to show if a watch was originally waterproof (no guarantees on waterproofness now).  The hands are straight and original too.  The watch is humming away nicely, and the 12 jewel movement will have a new battery fitted before sending this out to the next lucky owner.  The strap is new.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  39.5 mm

Width without crown  36.8 mm

Between lugs  20 mm

Lug to lug length  40.6 mm

Case Thickness  11.6 mm

All sizes are approximate.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

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