No items found.
No items found.
1990s IWC Ingenieur Chrono Alarm
Reference
IW3805-01
3800
(or
3800
via wire transfer)
Diameter
34 mm
Condition
Excellent
Box/Papers
None
An Ingenieur with a handsome black tritium dial, a nifty alarm function, and the JLC 633 meca-quartz movement.
Overview
A quartz movement that's more impressive than its mechanical peers? One could argue that was the case with the JLC caliber 633, which contained over 200 moving parts and combined quartz stepping motors with a mechanically driven chronograph enhanced by an alarm function. A workhorse movement like this needed an equally workhorse housing. IWC delivered in 1991 with the sportiest Ingenieur yet—the reference 3805-01.
Iterating on Genta's foundation, the Chrono Alarm added a flieger dial, knurled crowns and pushers, and a red skeleton alarm hand. For a watch with this much hubris, one would expect the case to be up-sized to match. Luckily, taste in the 90s was still relatively restrained so the designers opted to keep it the same 34mm size as the standard Ingenieur. With so much visual and mechanical interest, it's no surprise the 3805-01 has developed a collector quite a following in recent years.
Specifications
Brand:
IWC
Model:
Ingenieur Chrono Alarm
Reference:
IW3805-01
Year:
1990s
Case Number:
2539272
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
34 mm
Lug Width:
23 mm
Thickness:
9.0 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
42.8 mm
Dial:
Black
Lume:
Tritium
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Meca-quartz
Caliber:
JLC 633
Bracelet/Strap:
IWC stainless steel bracelet
Max Wrist Size:
7.25in (23 links)
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.1 in
Condition
expand_more
Excellent
:
Case has very light scratches or nicks. Lugs are thick, full, and well-defined. Dial and hands may have imperfections visible upon close inspection. Lume is fully intact and may show slight discoloration.
Case: The case shows light signs of wear with several small hairlines throughout and a couple very small nicks, mostly at the bezel edges. The original satin-brushed finish remains present and the case side bevels are still visible. The knurled edges of the crowns and pushers retain some dirt/debris buildup that presumably would be removed with a proper cleaning. The case back shows signs of prior removal with markings around the recessed gripping edges. There’s also a few small scratches to note on the plate itself, but the serial number engraving remains deep and sharp.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The matte black dial is in fantastic condition. The tritium hands and hour markers are an even and consistent shade of yellow. They exhibit no glow when exposed to UV light. The subseconds and chronograph hour hands show light signs of oxidation. The sapphire crystal is clear and scratch-free.
Bracelet/Strap: The IWC stainless steel bracelet shows practically no stretch. The condition is consistent with the rest of the watch with the original satin-brushed finish present and a few hairlines and small scuffs visible. The “IWC” engraving on the clasp is nice and sharp.
Performance
expand_more
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, date-setting, alarm, and chronograph start/stop/reset are working as expected.
Service History: Unknown.
What's Included
What's Included
watch
Watch
IWC Ingenieur Chrono Alarm on a stainless steel bracelet.
inventory_2
Box/Papers
add_circle
Extras
Service box and travel case.
You May Also Like
check_circle
Added to bag
1990s IWC Ingenieur Chrono Alarm
IW3805-01
3800
Authenticity Guarantee
Each watch is thoroughly evaluated and guaranteed to be authentic unless explicitly stated otherwise. Prior to any sale, we are happy to provide additional photos or videos of the watch, movement, and accessories at your request. Once you receive the watch, we allow a 72-hour inspection period during which you may return the watch for a full refund if it is misrepresented.
We spend a considerable amount of time researching any watch we plan to source. This includes cross-checking the visual details, case numbers, and movements using examples sold by other reputable dealers and buying guides published by subject matter experts. We set very high standards and will not consider any watch with questionable parts or inconsistencies that cannot be verified elsewhere.
Free Expedited Shipping
All watches, regardless of their value or destination, ship for free using an expedited service with signature confirmation. We can deliver to over 80 countries outside of the United States, including most major markets. Please contact us prior to purchase to confirm that your country is available for international shipping.
You may use the following table to determine the carrier and service available for your location.
Condition Grades
We use the following rubric to assign each watch a condition grade that best represents its external appearance.
Timegrapher Readings
These readings were taken on a Weishi No. 1000 timegrapher approximately one hour after fully winding the watch.