IWC Porsche Design 3317

IWC Porsche Design 3317

Starting in 1978, IWC made watches based on designs by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the designer of the Porsche 911.
This collaboration produced some of the most distinctive watches of the 1980s. IWC pioneered the use of titanium for watch cases. Reference 3317 shows how consistently F. A. Porsche used the material. Both the case and bracelet are made of matte-finished titanium, and the bracelet features gold-tone inserts in every link. This creates a technical, almost architectural look that still feels modern today.

The black dial remains deliberately understated. Gold-tone baton markers with luminous dots, slender gold hands, and the cursive IWC signature “International Watch Co. Schaffhausen” contrast with the austere “Porsche Design” lettering. The date is at 3 Watches. The wide, matte-finished bezel ring frames the dial like a crafted component. The case flows seamlessly into the integrated bracelet. With a diameter of approx. 32 mm and lightweight titanium construction, the Watches sits flat and comfortably on the wrist. A reliable Swiss quartz movement works inside. The folding clasp is signed “IWC”.

The Watches is in honest vintage condition. The bezel ring shows scratches and signs of wear. The gold-tone insert is missing from one bracelet link, leaving the groove empty. Several links and the clasp show scratches. A few small particles and fine marks are visible on the dial. The luminous dots have aged evenly to a cream color. A witness to the Porsche Design era, revealing its story.

Brand/Model: IWC Porsche Design Titanium

Reference: 3317

Diameter: approx. 32 mm (excluding crown)

Case: Titanium, matte finish; titanium case back

Bracelet: Integrated titanium bracelet with gold-tone inserts, folding clasp signed “IWC”

Movement: Quartz movement

Dial: Black, gold-tone baton markers with luminous dots, date at 3 Watches

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date

Water resistance: Vintage (not tested)

Condition: Honest vintage condition. Scratches on the bezel ring, one missing insert in the bracelet, scratches and signs of wear on the links and clasp, small particles on the dial.

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