The Basics
The IWC Aquatimer 3536 was introduced in 1998 as the dive watch of the sporty GST collection. It marked the return of the Aquatimer name, which IWC had first used for its divers watches in the late sixties. The 3536 featured a case of 42mm in either titanium or stainless steel with an external revolving bezel. It is paired with an integrated bracelet or an optional velcro strap, although rubber straps of the later generation also fit. Reference IW3536-02 is done in stainless steel. The reference for the velcro strap with stainless steel lugs is A04925.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | GST Aquatimer |
| Reference: | IW3536-02 |
| Name: | GST Aquatimer Stainless Steel / Black |
| Produced: | 1998 – 2004 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3536-02 from GST Aquatimer watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s GST Aquatimer Stainless Steel / Black (IW3536-02) was originally released in 1998 – 2004. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly 14.5mm thick. The round case is paired with a black color dial with stick-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s GST Aquatimer model IW3536-02 is water resistant up to 2000 meters (6562 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | 14.5mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 2000 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The GST Aquatimer IW3536-02 movement is a powered by caliber 37524 made by IWC. The 21-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 37524 |
| Base: | ETA 2892-A2 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 21 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, World Time |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s GST Aquatimer IW3536-02 cost? This watch was introduced in 1998 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 3720
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: GST Aquatimer Stainless Steel / Black
- Reference Number: IW3536-02
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness: 14.5
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 2000 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 37524
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 21
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, World Time
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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