Details

Brand

IWC

Model

Da Vinci Automatic 36

Reference

IW458308

Movement

Automatic cal. 35111

Case

36mm

Metal

Stainless Steel

Circa

Modern

Dial

Silver

Bezel

Diamond (0.94ct)

Condition

Good

Box/Papers

Watch Only

About this watch

Band: Pink Alligator Leather (Genuine Custom Made) Clasp: Steel (Butterfly) Glass: Sapphire crystal Water Resistant: 3 Bar (Splash Proof) In 1985, IWC watchmaker Kurt Klaus created the Swiss maison’s first perpetual calendar wristwatch: the ref. 3750. This legendary QP served as inspiration for the recent IWC Da Vinci Automatic 36. This reference debuted in 2017 at the SIHH. Its 36 mm stainless steel case has a lug-to-lug of 42.5 mm, a lug width of 18 mm, and a depth of 9.9 mm; a remarkable feat given the case houses 163 individual parts within the calibre. It is pressure resistant to 3 bar (30 m); however, it should be treated as splash-proof. The silver dial features applied Arabic hour markers made from stainless steel to match the dark-plated, polished sword-shaped steel hands. There is a date aperture at 6 o'clock framed by a stepped concentric bevel. Protecting the dial is a scratch- and glare-resistant sapphire crystal surrounded by a diamond bezel with approximately 54 stones totaling 0.94 carats. The closed caseback bears an engraving of the "Flower of Life", similar to the geometric structures sketched by Da Vinci himself in the Codex Atlanticus . While the rest of the watch is in overall good condition, there are some scratches present on the caseback. To protect the fine engraving we have elected not to refinish it. The watch is presented on an unworn strap custom-made by local company Millhandmade.com. It features a genuine alligator leather strap in a vibrant pink lined with supple calfskin. When paired with the articulated lugs, the watch will hug the wrist beautifully. The watch secures to the wrist with a steel folding clasp from IWC. Set behind the closed caseback beats the IWC Calibre 35111, based on the Sellita SW300-1. It beats…