Looking for 3548/3719 info

Hello everyone

I'm new here, and i hope to become a part of your great community. I love the Aquatimer series if IWC, but unfortunately not the new "2000" series. The old ones are my cup of tea, so in a next few weeks i hope that i will become a owner of 3548 or 3719 chronograph.

Now, these watches are similar, but unique in their own way. I didn't decide witch one will i be buying, because i change my mind every day :D
I love the simplicity of auto model, and the complex dial of chrono. I know, buy both right? :D

So, since there is a little info on these watches, can you give me a heads up on these models, do they have certain problem witch i need to be aware of?
The lower crown is a concern, since it locks automatically under water pressure, so i presume that component can be prone to malfunctions? Can you tell me, when pressure locks the bezel, is the crown free, or it's also locked?

Any help would be great. Thank you
Nono

I Don't know if this will help your decision, but for me, a divers watch measures dive times with the rotating bezel. I never operate a chronograph underwater! So my opinion is get the non chronograph.

There are other excellent chronos in the IWC line for timing all of life's functions.

Tnx for the reply. As far as i know, chrono on IWC 3719 can be used underwater

For me it's the 3548. I love this aquatimer and the chrono version just doesn't do much for me.

Love my 3548-06

Thank you Shane. Lovely 3548 you have there. I have a question regarding a clasp. As i was browsing trough pictures on google, i found out that the inner part of the clasp has perlage finish, but on some clasp's there is none, only a fully bead blasted surface. Do you know why?

The first version, 354801, had polished flanks on the case + bracelet. This came with a perlage finish on the clasp.
Subsequent versions, 354805+, had satin finished flanks on the case + bracelet. These came with a microblasted finish on the clasp.

Thank you Leaosweeneypod. That's the info i was looking for. The question is, why would IWC do that? The perlage is so much nicer.

Hi,

I got a question on the adjustment crown for the internal bezel/ring, does this crown have a screw on to lock it or without?

I have just try on this lovely piece and realised the adjustment crown is not lock but rotate freely in both direction. It can only rotate in one direction to rotate the internal bezel with a clicking feel while rotating the crown in the reverse direction, nothing happen. Is that the norm?

Hope those who own this watch can share some lights. Thanks.

Hi Fleekk,
Only the winding/hand setting crown locks down.
This is to enable adjustment of the diving bezel while under water. It has a ratchet so that you can only shorten the dive time and never lengthen it as this could be dangerous.
Leo

The part regarding the internal bezel crown has already been answered, so I have nothing to add to that. As for your decision regarding time only vs. chrono, I would definitely recommend the 3548. The design may be deceptively simple, but after years of having one I can assure you that it doesn't get old or boring. Besides, the dual crown configuration is reminiscent of the compressor cases of the 1960s, which is also nice. On top of that, it is eminently legible, which, in my book is a huge point.

Thanks Leo for the enlightenment.

Have a great weekend.

Thank you DÉNESA
My mind is set to 3548. It's really a looker, pure simplicity, just like a dive watch should be. I like the fact that it has minimal text on the dial: IWC Shaff, and Automatic, everything you need to know :)

Hope to find one soon

Nono,

contact me via e-mail, I may have something.

I know that this isn't a sales forum, but anyone got one 3548 (on metal bracelet) for sale? :))