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IWC Ref. 3203 – A Rare Beta 21 Masterpiece from the Golden Age of Swiss Innovation 
 
 A true collector’s gem: the IWC 3203 – where Swiss engineering meets bold 1970s design.
 
In the early 1970s, the Swiss watch industry launched its most ambitious project to date: the Beta 21 – the country’s first quartz movement, developed jointly by some of the most prestigious maisons. Among them: IWC Schaffhausen, which introduced the Ref. 3203, a luxurious and futuristic timepiece that symbolized the dawn of a new era in horology.
 
 Model: IWC Ref. 3203
 Movement: 2001 Beta 21 – historic Swiss quartz innovation
 Year: Circa 1970–1972
 Case: Steel
 Size: Approx. 36mm x 40mm (tonneau-shaped, distinctive 70s style)
 Dial: Original silver with applied indices
 Strap: Premium leather strap 
 Condition: Excellent vintage condition, fully functional, recently inspected
 No papers, with original IWC service box
 
 Why this watch matters:
 Houses the legendary Beta 21 – a milestone in Swiss watchmaking
 Rare production numbers – a true limited piece in IWC’s quartz history
 Sought after by collectors of vintage electronic and transitional-era timepieces
 
 This is not just a watch – it’s a statement I of heritage and innovation, perfect for discerning collectors, connoisseurs, and investors. 

Quartz - Stainless steel

IWC - Da Vinci Beta21 - 3203 - Men - 1970-1979 

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