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IWC Double Chronograph Split Seconds - Limited Edition (Ref. IW3713), 1990s
- Maker / attribution
- IWC (maker)
- Date
- 1990s
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 42 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8551164870839
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8551164870839)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1990s IWC Double Chronograph Split Seconds - Limited Edition (Ref. IW3713) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8551164870839), this is a wristwatch by IWC, made in Switzerland, dated 1990s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 42 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
History and Significance IWC’s Doppelchronograph is one of those watches that quietly carries real technical weight. Introduced in the early 1990s, it built on the Valjoux 7750 architecture but added a split-seconds complication, allowing two elapsed times to be measured simultaneously. At the time, this was one of the most accessible ways into a rattrapante chronograph from a major brand. Reference IW371329 takes that concept and pushes it into a much more limited and distinctive direction. Produced in just 130 pieces, this configuration pairs a white dial with deep navy subdials, giving it a clear, almost instrument-like layout. The addition of the red split-seconds hand is not just functional, it makes the complication immediately legible and visually separates it from the standard chronograph hand. The case remains true to the Doppelchronograph design language, with a solid, purposeful presence and the additional pusher at 10 o’clock to control the split function. It is a watch built around utility first, but this limited execution adds a layer of collectibility that most examples do not have. Writer’s Thoughts The limited edition navy subdials against the white base keep everything readable, and it does not feel busy even though there is a lot going on. Being limited to 130 pieces is really cool, but honestly, it is the execution that makes this one interesting. It feels like a tool, but it is such a clean look thanks to the dial colors. The pop of red with the second chronograph hand is the cherry on top. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: IWC Model: Doppelchronograph (Ref. IW371329) Year: circa 1990s Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 42mm Bezel: Smooth stainless steel bezel Dial: White dial with navy subdials and red split-seconds hand Movement: Automatic IWC split-seconds chronograph caliber Strap/Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: IWC folding clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Case shows light wear consistent with age. Dial: Dial is clean with no wear. Hands: Hands are original and in excellent condition. Crystal: Crystal shows no wear. Strap/Bracelet: Bracelet is in good condition with light wear and no stretch.
Historical context
Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.
Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.
Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution
Atlas type guide
Chronographs and split-seconds watches
A chronograph is a watch with an additional seconds hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero independently of the timekeeping. Louis Moinet built an early example in 1816 and Nicolas Rieussec a recording 'chronographe' in 1821; Adolphe Nicole's heart-shaped reset cam (patented 1862) made the modern return-to-zero possible. Split-seconds (rattrapante) chronographs add a second hand that can be stopped for intermediate times; flyback chronographs restart instantly.
Chronographs were essential tools for doctors (pulsometer scales), artillery (telemeter), engineers and sport. In wristwatches, Valjoux, Venus, Lemania and later the automatic chronographs of 1969 (Zenith El Primero, the Chronomatic Calibre 11 group and Seiko 6139) are milestones.
What to look for
- Push-pieces on the case band or a single button in the crown (monopusher).
- Subsidiary registers for minutes and hours; tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer scales.
- Column wheel versus cam control visible in the movement.
- Calibre markings of specialist makers (Valjoux, Lemania, Venus, Landeron).
Dating clues
- Pocket chronographs with heart cam reset: after 1862.
- Wrist chronographs: from c. 1910; two-button designs from the 1930s.
- Automatic chronographs: from 1969.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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