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:

IWC Yacht Club 2 ref 3212
38mm steel case , waterproof ”fish “ signed crown
Serial 2233xxx dates to 1977/78
Gerald Genta design
Steel octagonal bezel
Grainy black dial, tritium lume , white printed text
Automatic movement cal 3254
Original IWC steel H-link semi-integrated bracelet
Fully checked by our watchmaker
One-year mechanical warrantee
Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

IWC Yacht club II Jumbo Automatic Black dial ref 3212

IWC Yacht club II Jumbo Automatic Black dial ref 3212

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