The Basics
The IWC Aquatimer IW3568 was introduced in 2009. It features a stainless steel case of 44mm, which is water resistant up to 200 bar and fitted with an external rotating bezel. In 2011 the collection was updated with minor changes to the bezel mechanism, while the optional bracelet got a full-brushed finish. The references for the straps and bracelet are per the following; IWA31757: stainless steel bracelet, polished center links IWA55585: stainless steel bracelet, fully brushed IWA31758: rubber strap standard size IWA31760: rubber strap XS IWA31759: rubber strap XL IWA36516: velcro strap standard size IWA36517: velcro strap XL (320mm) The associated pin buckle is ref. IWA34456.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | GST Aquatimer |
| Reference: | IW3568-01 (aka: 3568-01, IW356801) |
| Name: | Aquatimer 2000 Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet |
| Produced: | 2009 – 2011 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3568-01 from GST Aquatimer watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Aquatimer 2000 Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet (IW3568-01 (aka: 3568-01, IW356801)) was originally released in 2009 – 2011. 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 44mm in diameter and roughly 14mm thick, with 22mm lug width. 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 IW3568-01 water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44mm |
| Height: | 14mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The GST Aquatimer IW3568-01 movement is a powered by caliber 30110 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: | 30110 |
| Base: | ETA 2892-A2 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 21 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s GST Aquatimer IW3568-01 cost? This watch was introduced in 2009 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: 4900
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Aquatimer 2000 Stainless Steel / Black / Bracelet
- Reference Number: IW3568-01 (aka: 3568-01, IW356801)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 44
- Thickness: 14
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Black
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Stick-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 30110
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 21
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
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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