A full set was delivered today and also the titanium strap of a ref. 3536 fits
perfectly.
Complementary colors are not new, it was already used in the 60s and I like
this color combination very much.
Never before have I seen this Cousteau live and I am thrilled. I missed it in
2005 and now finally found as NOS.
Regards
That's awesome Hebe!
Big congrats!
That's a gorgeous piece. I've long coveted it myself....congratulations on a
great aquisition!!!!
Congratulations Heiko on 3548 Cousteau- it's magnificent and one that has been
occupying my thoughts recently.
Great pickup :o)
Wow what an amazing find. Congratulations and wear in good health!!
Many thanks to all for your interest in this beauty.
Today I switsched to Velcro, because I like Velcros since my OCEAN
experiances.
Simply puting into the washing machine if required. Straightforward, as I like
it.
Fantastic, Heiko! I know you are thrilled to find this one in NOS condition.
It's another example of the original being (one of) the best.
I remember there were some of this model which had the sides of the case
brushed, and some had the sides polished. I need to check mine and see which
I have- but which is yours? It would be interesting to see what other people
have.
As an aside, I have written you privately the other week, but did not hear
back- perhaps check your spam and see if it landed there.
Nelson
Hi Heiko,
I remember its introduction at SIHH many years ago and I believe it was the
first model devoted to Cousteau.
There was a party organised by IWC for guests of SIHH and some 15 invited
collectors. It was shown in a display and 6 collectors were standing in front
of it. We were so smashed by its appearance that all 6 ordered that watch at
the spot, taking the decision in a split second. This funny experience
happened once more when the collector Ingenieur was revealed. Over 90 percent
of the limited series was ordered the same day.
Adrian.
Wow Heiko, you're a man of great taste! I've loved this watch since it was
introduced, but never owned one....
Kind regards, Bob
Congratulations on this great find. It looks awesome. Enjoy and wear it in
good health.
Kind regards,
Clemens
Mine has polished sides. Others who own this piece, please check yours and
post whether your's are polished or brushed.
Thanks, Nelson
A beautiful piece, love that color combination! Huge congrats and wear it in
good health!
Many new reactions on this topic, thanks to all for your interest on this
fantastic watch.
And many very interesting information about the Cousteau launch. It was in
2004, wasn´t it ?
Meanwhile dark enough in this area for a lume shot.
Regards
Congratulations Heiko, that really is quite a find all right. I, like others
here on the forum, have been tempted by this one from time to time - but have
yet to see one as nice as this! Most hands and dials show some age or fading -
yours must have been tucked away in the dark all this time, waiting for you...
I was one of
the guys in the story Adrian told, love at first sight
Excellent AQ acquisition Heiko. It's on my list after the Split Minute.
New reactions on this topic again, thanks to all for your interest, etc. on
this fantastic watch.
@ BEN.
As stated, I am a NOS freak due to the reasons you mentioned and you gave a
very good hint => FADING
That is not only a tritium issue but rather a luminova issue as well.
But fadings could have really interesting colors.
Some examples: T and SL Fadings.
Regards
Heiko
Some beautiful photos and great examples of lume change. You work with light,
Hebe, is always impressive.
Finally I decided to use this variant with black rubber strap, because I don´t
like the blue rubber strap. The blue strap color dosen´t fit to the dial.
Regards
I love the vibrancy of mine (both the blue and the orange). Although I haven't
tested it in the dark it has been serviced since I got it and so it is
probably fully 'luminova'd'.
It has brushed sides.
I got an Aquatimer stainless steel bracelet (not sure which model) which suits
it really well and helps balance the weight of the head.
p.s. I also got a copy of The Cousteau Society book "Engineers of the Sea"
which, I believe, was supplied with the 3548 Cousteau.
