IWC was founded in 1868 by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, with the goal of combining American mass-production techniques with Swiss craftsmanship to create high-quality pocket watches.
The IWC Yacht Club II is a 1970s collection and represents IWC’s response to the quartz crisis—a maritime-themed evolution of the original Yacht Club. With its robust, flat case, integrated bracelet, and octagonal bezel on many models, it perfectly embodies the sporty-elegant spirit of the era. Launched just a year after the Genta-designed Ingenieur SL ref. 1832, the Yacht Club II captured the zeitgeist of Royal Oak- and Nautilus-style watches.
This particular example is ref. 3212, featuring a 38 mm octagonal brushed and polished steel case and a matte, grainy black dial. Polished, boat-shaped hour markers are filled with tritium lume, while the black date window complements the dial, and crisp white text adds clarity and contrast.
The integrated three-row IWC bracelet fits wrists up to 18.5 cm. Powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre 900-based automatic caliber 3254, the watch has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker and is ready to be worn and enjoyed.
For collectors who appreciate Genta-era design and nautical-inspired style, this Yacht Club II is calling—contact us to explore it further.
Specifications:
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IWC Yacht Club 2 ref 3212
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38mm steel case , waterproof ”fish “ signed crown
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Serial 2233xxx dates to 1977/78
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Gerald Genta design
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Steel octagonal bezel
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Grainy black dial, tritium lume , white printed text
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Automatic movement cal 3254
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Original IWC steel H-link semi-integrated bracelet
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Fully checked by our watchmaker
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One-year mechanical warrantee
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Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping
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