IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer GST 2000

The GST Aquatimer (Ref. 3536) is IWC's answer to the notion of a “professional dive watch” posed by the Rolex Sea-Dweller. It combined a classic, sturdy round case with an elegant dial featuring distinct Bauhaus influences — yet lest its appearance deceive you, it featured a depth rating of 2,000m!

The Reference 3536 was available in stainless steel with a black dial (Ref. 3536-002), titanium (Ref. 3536-001), and in stainless steel with a white dial (Ref. 3536-003). This particular -002 example dates from the early 2000s, and saw a production run of just 6,000 pieces. Featuring \ a 42mm stainless steel case with a signed, screw-down crown and a push-down, unidirectional, rotating dive bezel with a black insert, it sports a luminous, matte black dial with applied indices, color-matched black date window at 3 o’clock, and a highly legible luminous stick handset.

Paired with a matching, integrated stainless steel bracelet and powered by the workhorse ETA Calibre 2892 automatic movement, the overall picture is of a dive watch that forms a perfect alternative to more mainstream professional-grade divers. While somewhat bulky and imposing, its sturdy build and clean, legible dial make this piece an eye-catching option for any dive watch enthusiast!