3705, Flieger Chronograph, Ceramic 2916 the early brand pushed further

the early brand pushed further than traditional Genevan leaning design through Besançon Observatory testing

and days from nothing more than the minute axle as input

The opening on the dial is for a small gold oscillating mass

and black dials—the latter of which is by far the least common and most desirable

and exceptionally well-preserved state

3705, Flieger Chronograph, Ceramic 2916 the early brand pushed furtherA ref. 3705 'Keramik' Fliegerchronograph. The 3705 was IWC's first black ceramic watch and first attempt at serial production of ceramic. However, the challenge proved difficult and fewer than 1000 examples of the 3705 are thought to have actually been produced over a four year period. Developed under Gnter Blmlein, it features a militaristic dial design, with highly legible numerals and golden tritium. Its case is matte black, and one of the earliest