The 3711, a classic ? new to the collection

A classic addition to the collection. Congratulations. My 3711 left the nest a
couple of years ago. I miss having it particularly with the beads of rice
bracelet.

mine was the English version and like all others a T Swiss T dial markers and
hands This shows the Doppel hands in action

Great addition to the collection Tonny

3711 is such a good looking Flieger with a fantastic complication.

@Mark F. The 3711 and all Doppel Chronographs do have an interesting
complication, but, truth be known, I never found a reason to use it. Fun to
watch the hidden second hand magically appear, but there ended the tale.

The 3711 with tritium markers (that have "matured" to a creamy color like
yours) is indeed a classic. Love the "Ministry of Defense" hands, too.
Congratulations on the addition!

I remember when they first came to the market. I tried one on, and immediately
removed it because I didn't think I could ever wear such a HUGE watch! It's
funny to think now, because the trend seems to be for watches this size or
larger (though some insist there is a swing back to smaller watches).

I was fortunate to own a 3713 Spitfire with a white dial and white metal
numerals. It was very comfortable and not at all too large. I agree with Bill
with regard to the usefulness of the split-second. While I greatly respect and
admire Habring's technical wizardry that brought a (relatively) affordable and
extremely durable split-second movement to the market, the only use I found
for mine was using the split hand as some sort of marker. Very useful the few
times I "needed" it. And, of course, the sheer joy of watching the split-
second timer in action...

As my obsession for the old Porsche Design Titan automatic chronograph grew, I
decided to let my 3713 go, in addition to a pair of GST-version split-second
models (including the very handsome but much ignored Jan Ullrich edition). I
can't say I miss these in particular, but having experienced these split-
second models I know if I seek another it will definitely be a black dial 3711
with tritium markers and that wonderful looking/feeling gem of a bracelet.

P.S. - Certainly we can consider this Vintage now? It is approaching the 30th
anniversary of it's introduction!

As far as I know there are also 3713s with tritium dial. I guess either IWC
used up existing stock or the change just happened during the lifetime of the
3713.

Congrats Tonny!

Great addition to your collection!

INdeed, Tonny, the 3711 is truly a classic of IWC watchmaking- a tool watch at
it's best. And there were very few of these made; only for a year or less
before they switched to the 3713. And finding a bracelet for it is also not
so easy.

Like you I truly appreciate the domed crystal. Glad you added this watch from
the 'grand old days' to your collection.

Nelson

Congratulations! Very nice timepiece!