IWC IW376705

A worthy treasured mechanical timepiece, the IWC’s IW376705 (3767-05) is the kind of watch that offers everything from style, quality, and reliability within its excellent steel on rubber construction. This bold looking timepiece is one of the International Watch Co’s Aquatimer Chronograph collection, the Galapagos Islands edition watch that can be easily distinguished from its variant by its casual yet elegant all Black theme.


Speaking of the size, there is no difference between this Galapagos Island edition and the other Aquatimer Chronograph watches under reference 3767. Its round case measures 44 mm in diameter, around 15 mm thick, and its whole construction boasts a capacity of 120 m water resistance. However, unlike the "regular" ones, this timepiece’s 316L grade stainless steel made round case is coated with a Black vulcanized rubber that is not only meant for aesthetic sake, but also protects the rugged chronograph against impacts and harmful influences of all kinds. Furthermore, its solid caseback is engraved with "TRIBUTE TO CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION", "GALAPOGOS ISLANDS", and turtle insignia in the middle.

Of course, you'll find that sophisticated hallmarks of all Aquatimers in this IWC 3767-05, a striking face with a 4mm wide external rotating bezel that is specifically developed for diving, and features a differently coloured arc for the first quarter of the bezel --in which, more than just for decorative purpose, that distict first quarter, as well as the markings on this PVD-steel bezel are coated with SuperLumiNova that remains luminescent for a long time under water to assists diver to time his decompression stops safely and precisely. And to let the watch remains soundly on the wrist, its 20 mm wide Black rubber bracelet comes equipped with a traditional pin and buckle.

Similar to the rest of its equal variants, this sporty timekeeper is fitted with the time tested IWC calibre 79320, a Swiss made automatic chronograph movement with day and date indicator, and chronograph function with hours, minutes and seconds. Specifically, this reliable mechanical calibre contains contains 25 jewels, beats at 28,800 vph, and provides around 44 hours of power reserve under when fully wound. Its whole functionality are clearly showcased through the sapphire shielded Black dial that features luminous steel hands and stick markers for optimum visibility. Meanwhile, all the setting and adjustment can be conveniently done via the screw down crown and the two alongside push-buttons at the right hand side.

As a special edition, this Galapagos Islands version cost a bit pricier compared to the steel on rubber as well as the steel on steel Aquatimer Chronograph. Still, at an original suggested retail price of $6,900.00, this IWC IW376705 is definitely a highly reasonable one to be considered to be added into your mechanical timepiece collection.

Watch Specification

Brand:	IWC (International Watch Co)
Collection:	Aquatimer
Series:	Chronograph, Edition Galapagos Islands
Model number:	IW376705 Reference: 3767. also referred as 3767-05, 3767.05
Watch style:	Men, Sporty, Elegant
Display type:	Analog
Movement:	Swiss automatic IWC Caliber 79320. Personalized and refined by IWC based on ETA 7750 (Valjoux 7750 / 7751). Swiss made, mechanical self-winding chronograph automatic movement. Specs Function: Three hands, Chronograph with up to 1/8 a second precision, automatic date and day. Size: 13¼‴ lignes (Ø 30 mm), 7.9 mm thick. Ball bearing rotor. 25 jewels. beats at 28,800 vph (4 Hz). provides ± 44 hours of power reserve. Breguet hairspring. Incabloc shock arbsorber.
Functions:	Hour, Minute, Seconds, Chronograph, Day, Date
Dial:	Black Stainless steel hands with SuperLuminova (h:white, minute:white). Steel central second hand. Superluminova coated stick hour markers. 30 minuted counter at 12 (black). 12 hour counter at 6 (black). small second at 9 (black). date and date display at 3.
Window:	Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant. anti-reflective. pressure-drop resistant. convex.
Case:	316L Stainless Steel Round, Ø 44 mm, ± 15 mm thick. Coated with Black vulcanized rubber.
Bezel:	PVD-coated Stainless steel Uni-directional rotating bezel. PVD-Steel with SuperLuminova --with luminescent numbers and luminescent 15 minute zone.
Caseback:	Solid stainless steel. engraved with "TRIBUTE TO CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION", "GALAPOGOS ISLANDS", and turtle insignia.
Crown:	Screw down crown stainless steel. logoed.
Bracelet:	Silicone / Rubber Black, dove. ± 20 mm wide. mens standard.
Clasp:	Pin and buckle clasp
Notable Features:	Chronograph Calendar Mechanical gauge for depth (up to 50 m) Luminous hands and markers
Water resistant:	120 m (12 ATM / 400 feet) Suitable for splashes of water, rain, showering, swimming, and snorkeling, and skin diving.
Additional info:	This IWC 3767-05 also features the Aquatimer bracelet quick-change system that has been developed by IWC under a patent license from Cartier. Spring loaded lever is located on the end-link of the bracelet which easily allows for removing/replacing the bracelet. This IWC Aquatimer Chronograph mens watch is a tribute to the Charles Darwin foundation. One of the main concerns of the Charles Darwin Foundation is to make visitors aware of the archipelago’s uniqueness and to provide them with guidelines for ecologically sound behavior. IWC Schaffhausen is proud to make a substantial annual contribution to the Foundation’s work. The engraving of the well-known Galapagos giant tortoise Geochelone nigra on the back of the case makes this diver’s watch a much-coveted rarity.