It was IWC's first fast-beat, ultra-thin automatic movement and measures only 3.25mm thick.
During the quartz revolution, IWC experimented with using movement ebauches from other manufacturers and used a Jaeger-LeCoultre 900 movement for this caliber.
There were three variations in the 325x family. Its sibling movement, the caliber 920 with Gyromax balance, was probably the only movement used by all three of the "watchmaking trinity": Vacheron & Constantin, Audermars Piguet, and Patek Philippe. The 920 is one of the most refined and beautiful automatic movements ever to come out of Switzerland.
So effective was the architecture of the caliber 900, JLC used it until just a few years ago in certain pieces in its Master Control line.
The case, which has a screwed in back, is done in a tropical style with gold-plated top and steel back.
This watch is fully IWC down to the original buckle. It has had a true expert restoration and presents gorgeously. The only visible wear is light aging on the screwed in back. On the wrist it looks perfect mint.
The dial is a perfect refinishing and the printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.
As part of the restoration the movement has been freshly overhauled and is running very true.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Photos of the inside available upon request.
- Manufacturer: IWC
- City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1979
- Case no.: 2,229,582
- Model: Ref. 3204
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 33mm wide (without crown), 40mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Case material: Gold plated and stainless steel
- Case condition: Presents as mint (replated) on the wrist. A few spots of aging to the back.
- Dial: Gloss black, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes outer minute track, perfect refinishing
- Hands: Original, gold batons
- Jewels: 33 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with watch's original gold-plated IWC buckle (The buckle finish didn't show up well in the photos but it presents in very nice condition). We also stock croc and lizard straps.
- Crystal: Sapphire glass, mint condition
- Movement: IWC caliber 3252, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 33 jewels, shock resistant, Geneve stripes, approx. 38 hour power reserve, adjusted to five positions
- Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
